Ahead of the Makar Sankranti festivities, the Indore district administration has issued a strict warning against the use of dangerous Chinese kite string, citing serious risks to human life. Indore Collector Shivam Verma on Tuesday announced stringent legal action against anyone found responsible for deaths or severe injuries caused by the banned kite string.
In an official order, the Collector stated that if any person dies or suffers grievous injuries due to Chinese manjha, the accused will be booked under Section 106(1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 2023. This provision carries punishment of up to five years of imprisonment along with a monetary fine.
The administration has also made it clear that mere violation of the ban will invite criminal action. Cases will be registered under Section 223 of the IPC against individuals involved in manufacturing, selling, storing, or using the prohibited kite string.
Collector Verma emphasized that the order has been issued in the interest of public safety, as incidents involving Chinese manjha have repeatedly resulted in fatal accidents, particularly affecting pedestrians, two-wheeler riders, and birds.
