JAMMU: Continuing its drive against the sale, storage and use of banned Chinese plastic manja, commonly known as Gattu, Jammu Police booked a juvenile and seized 70 rolls of the prohibited synthetic kite string from his vehicle, officials said on Friday.
Acting on specific information, a police team from Police Post Narwal apprehended the juvenile, whose identity has been withheld in accordance with law. During the investigation, 70 rolls of banned Chinese plastic manja were recovered and seized from the vehicle.
Police said the sale, storage and use of Chinese manja have been prohibited by the competent authorities due to the serious threat posed by the sharp and non-biodegradable synthetic thread.
The material can cause grievous injuries and even fatalities to pedestrians, two-wheeler riders and children, besides posing a significant danger to birds and other animals.
In connection with the recovery, FIR No. 259/2026 under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort and further investigation has been taken up.
Jammu Police reiterated that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found involved in the sale, storage, transportation or use of banned Chinese manja.
Police also appealed to the public to cooperate with the enforcement drive and report information regarding the sale, storage or use of the prohibited kite string to the nearest police station.
