Sankranti Kite Flying: Beware of Chinese Manja Dangers, Visakha Police Warns
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News18•15-01-2026, 13:09
Sankranti Kite Flying: Beware of Chinese Manja Dangers, Visakha Police Warns
- •Sankranti, a major Telugu festival, features grand kite flying, especially on Visakha's coastline.
- •Marwari Yuva Manch organized its 15th annual kite festival at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, with MLA Vishnu Kumar Raju as chief guest.
- •Visakha city police launched an awareness campaign against Chinese Manja due to its life-threatening risks.
- •Chinese Manja, a synthetic thread with glass coating, can injure motorcyclists and harm birds.
- •Sale and use of Chinese Manja are banned; violators face strict criminal action. Police urge public to report illegal sales.
Why It Matters: Celebrate Sankranti responsibly; avoid dangerous Chinese Manja to prevent injuries and protect wildlife.
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