Hyderabad Police Bust Chinese Manja Racket, 5 Arrested with 155 Banned Bobbins
Hyderabad Police bust Chinese Manja racket, arrest 5 people and seize 155 banned bobbins. Authorities warn public against using deadly kite string.

Hyderabad: In a major crackdown ahead of the festive season, the Special Crime Team of CCS, Hyderabad, has busted a Chinese Manja racket and arrested five persons for possessing and selling the banned kite string, posing a serious threat to human life and birds.
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The accused were caught with 155 Monofil Gold Chinese Manja bobbins, which are strictly prohibited due to their deadly nature. The police acted on credible intelligence and conducted swift operations in different parts of the city.
Details of the Arrested Accused
According to officials, the following five individuals were apprehended:
- Kandesh Pawan Kumar (43) – Businessman, resident of Sultanbazar
- Rohit Agarwal (35) – Businessman, Sultanbazar
- B. Nikhil (19) – Student, Amberpet
- Mohd Moin Mallick (26) – Private employee, Chelapura
- Abdul Kareem (24) – Welder, Amberpet
All the accused were allegedly attempting to sell Chinese Manja at high prices to customers despite the ban.
Seized Material
During the operation, police seized:
- 155 Monofil Gold Chinese Manja bobbins
The accused were later handed over to the concerned police stations for further legal action and remand.
Police Warning to the Public
Hyderabad Police have once again warned citizens not to use Chinese Manja, stating that it is extremely dangerous and has caused fatal injuries to people, motorists, and birds in the past.
Officials made it clear that:
- Sale or use of Chinese Manja is strictly illegal
- Sellers and suppliers will face strict legal action
- Surveillance has been intensified across the city
Appeal for Safe Celebrations
Police urged the public to celebrate festivals responsibly and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to prevent accidents and loss of life.
Hyderabad Police have assured that strict vigilance will continue, and similar raids will be carried out to eliminate the illegal sale of Chinese Manja from the city.
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