Fatalities, Injuries, and Wildlife Harm Prompt Crackdown on Banned Chinese Manjha in India

Across multiple Indian states, banned Chinese manjha kite strings have caused several fatal and serious injuries during recent kite-flying festivals, including deaths from neck slittings and accidents while avoiding the strings. Authorities in cities like Indore and Ludhiana have intensified enforcement, registering cases and seizing illegal stock. Courts have directed governments to prevent manufacture, sale, and use, and to frame victim compensation policies. Meanwhile, thousands of birds, including protected species, suffer injuries or death annually due to these sharp strings, prompting rescue efforts and calls for greater awareness and stricter controls.