Stringent action, constant meetings and awareness programs by the Mumbai police have resulted in a reduction in the sale and use of nylon manja, or ‘killer manja,’ this year used for flying kites. In the past three days (January 11-13), the police have booked at least 19 shop owners across the city for selling nylon manjas.

Cops have also seized nylon manjas from areas, including JJ Marg, Bandra, DN Nagar, Charkop, Mulund, Pantnagar, Ghatkopar, Parksite, Mahim, and Navghar. “A special drive was conducted, and we have booked 19 people for selling nylon manjas through the city. Manjas worth Rs 35,350 have been seized so far,” said Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayan Chaudhary.