Maharashtra Police Arrest 1,188 In Nylon Manja Crackdown, Seize ₹3.47 Crore Worth Of Deadly Kite String
Published on: March 12, 2026, 2:14 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Maharashtra authorities have arrested 1,188 people for manufacturing, storing, and selling banned nylon manja, confiscating materials worth ₹3.47 crore, the state council was informed on Wednesday. Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said enforcement of the 2023 ban falls under district collectors, local bodies, police, RTO, health, and forest departments.
