In a strong move to protect public safety, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that any death caused by Chinese kite string (manjha) will now be treated as murder. The decision follows multiple tragic incidents where the sharp nylon thread led to fatal injuries. Authorities have also ordered a crackdown on the sale and use of the banned string across the state.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has ruled in a historic decision that any death caused by the use of Chinese kite string (manjha) will now be treated as murder. It follows several deadly incidents in which the sharp synthetic nylon thread resulted in fatalities mostly among unsuspecting commuters and pedestrians. The banned nylon string, commonly referred to as Chinese manjha, is characterized by razor-sharp edges.
Several people died in recent months when the thread, nearly invisible, slit their throats or inflicted serious injuries when riding motorcycles or walking in public areas. At least six lives have reportedly been lost and several injuries in the past year in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials say. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered authorities to register murder cases for any death attributed to Chinese manjha.
The statewide crackdown against the manufacturing, sale, and use of the dangerous string has been declared. Those found negligent in not preventing its circulation will also face strict action. This is a major transformation in how the law will take on those sorts of cases. The deaths associated with Chinese manjha will no longer just have been classified as accidental deaths — they will now come with an actual charge of murder, in force to bring accountability and deterrence.
The government’s action highlights the significance of public safety at kite flying festivals. Kite flying is a cherished tradition, but the hazardous synthetic strings involved have turned it into a deadly risk. By treating such fatalities like murder, authorities aim to eliminate the danger and protect the people from further tragedies.
Several people died in recent months when the thread, nearly invisible, slit their throats or inflicted serious injuries when riding motorcycles or walking in public areas. At least six lives have reportedly been lost and several injuries in the past year in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials say. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered authorities to register murder cases for any death attributed to Chinese manjha.
The statewide crackdown against the manufacturing, sale, and use of the dangerous string has been declared. Those found negligent in not preventing its circulation will also face strict action. This is a major transformation in how the law will take on those sorts of cases. The deaths associated with Chinese manjha will no longer just have been classified as accidental deaths — they will now come with an actual charge of murder, in force to bring accountability and deterrence.
The government’s action highlights the significance of public safety at kite flying festivals. Kite flying is a cherished tradition, but the hazardous synthetic strings involved have turned it into a deadly risk. By treating such fatalities like murder, authorities aim to eliminate the danger and protect the people from further tragedies.
