Sale of plastic/nylon ‘manja’ for kite flying banned

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 5: District Administration Jammu today imposed ban on sale of plastic/nylon thread (manja) used for kite flying in the district.
“No plastic/nylon thread or similar such synthetic material imported/indigenous shall be sold or used for kite flying under the area/jurisdiction of Jammu district with immediate effect,” said an order issued today by District Magistrate Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya.
The Order further read, “Any person who contravenes this order shall be liable to be punished in accordance with the provisions of Section-223 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).”