Jaipur, Nov.03,2025:Chinese Manjha Danger struck again in the capital city of Rajasthan. In the early evening, 23-year-old Rinku Sharma, a resident of Patalawas Andhi in Jaipur, was riding his motorbike from Sanganeri Gate towards Transport Nagar. With his brother-in-law Rahul seated behind, the two-wheeler had barely crossed the Sethi Colony turn when a fatal strand of kite string — a Chinese glass-coated manjha — swept across and sliced Rinku’s throat-
Blood spurted instantly; Rinku lost balance and the bike skidded. Rahul and others on the scene were momentarily paralysed by shock. They dialled the emergency 108 ambulance number, yet help took longer than expected.
Rinku was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition; seeing his unstable state, doctors referred him to the Trauma Centre of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. There, surgeons stitched his neck with five to six sutures and stabilised his condition. His life, for the moment, has been saved.
This incident underscores that Chinese Manjha Danger is not some distant abstract threat — it is present, acute and escalating in Jaipur.
What Exactly is Chinese Manjha
Chinese Manjha Danger refers to kite-strings that are coated with glass grit, metallic powders or abrasive synthetics, making them extremely sharp and non-biodegradable. Traditional manjha was made of pure cotton thread coated lightly, but the newer variant (commonly imported or manufactured “Chinese”) uses synthetic fibres, metal/zirconia alumina abrasives.
These strings can slice flesh, throttle birds, cut power-lines, and otherwise wreak havoc in public spaces. For example, birds have been found with wing and claw injuries because of such threads.
In Jaipur and elsewhere, the ban may exist, but the strings remain in circulation.
Why the Danger is Rising Again
Festival Season Amplifies Risk
Every year, ahead of festivals like Makar Sankranti and Independence Day, kite-flying spikes in popularity. With competition to cut opponent-kites, participants increasingly resort to sharper strings. The result: Chinese Manjha Danger surges.
Enforcement Gaps Despite Ban
Although authorities in Jaipur, Delhi and other cities have imposed bans on synthetic and glass-coated strings, the enforcement remains weak. For instance in Jaipur the skies remain dotted with illegal threads despite the ban.
Multiple Victims, Multiple Dimensions
From motorists to children, from birds to power-infrastructure, the impact of Chinese manjha is multi-pronged. The younger generation is at risk, as is anyone riding a two-wheeler. The Jaipur incident is a mirror of such wide-ranging harm.
Environmental and Wildlife Toll
Beyond immediate human injuries, Chinese Manjha Danger also spans ecosystem damage: birds entangled in threads, synthetic microplastics left on roofs, and power-line disruptions linked to shredded strings.
From Jaipur to Uttar Pradesh
Jaipur – Near-Miss for Rinku Sharma
As detailed above, Rinku’s throat was slashed and he narrowly escaped death. The incident took place near Transport Nagar, Jaipur — a reminder that risk is not confined to rooftop kite-fliers only.
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh – A Fatality
In a tragic case, a 22-year-old man named Suhail died in Meerut when a Chinese manjha string slit his throat while he was riding a bike after returning from buying kite strings.
Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh – Another Victim
A 25-year-old biker lost his life after a banned Chinese manjha strangled and slashed his throat on a highway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Jaipur – Earlier Child Casualty
In December 2019, a four-year-old boy died when a stray Chinese manjha cut his throat in Jaipur’s Tripolia area.
These cases show a disturbing pattern: Chinese Manjha Danger strikes indiscriminately — across age, location and mode of travel.
Legal Status & Enforcement Failures
Ban & Regulations
Many states and city authorities have banned the manufacture, sale, storage and usage of glass-coated or synthetic kite strings. For example, the NGT (National Green Tribunal) directive has been cited as banning nylon, synthetic and metallic threads in kite-flying.
Enforcement Challenges
- Shops continue to covertly sell banned strings. Jaipur’s skies remain dotted despite the ban.
- Legal recourse is often weak. In some cases police can only seize the product but cannot arrest the sellers when the offences are bailable and penalties minimal.
- Public awareness is low. Many kite-fliers are unaware of the risk or believe “it will never happen to me”.
Urgency for Stricter Measures
Experts argue for stricter penalties, better surveillance, public-education campaigns and tighter control of import/retail of banned strings. As one article puts it: Chinese Manjha Kills, Strict Policies and Action the Need of the Hour.
Public Safety Measures & What You Should Know
For Two-Wheeler Riders
- Assume any kite-string in the open air may be dangerous. Chinese Manjha Danger means even a slight flap in wind can cause harm.
- Wear protective neck-gear if riding in areas where kite-flying is frequent.
- Avoid riding at dusk or dawn when kites may still be airborne but visibility is low.
For Kite-Fliers & Festive Participants
- Use only plain cotton threads — no glass-coated, metal-embedded or synthetic variants.
- Fly kites in open grounds, away from traffic, power-lines and highways.
- Don’t attempt to retrieve or chase a kite stuck in a tree or power-line — the thread may conduct electricity or whip-back.
For Parents & Pedestrians
- Keep children away from power-lines and rooftops where festive kite-flying happens.
- Report suspicious or illegal sale of glass-coated kite-strings to local police.
For Retailers & Authorities
- Ensure banned products are removed from shelves. In Jaipur’s 2014 case, a two-year-old’s face and throat got cut by Chinese manjha despite prior warnings.
- Authorities must launch awareness drives ahead of festival seasons, especially around December-January (Makar Sankranti) and August-September (Independence Day kite-flying).
- Wildlife and environmental NGOs must also be involved because Chinese Manjha Danger extends beyond humans: it affects birds, animals and infrastructure.
Chinese Manjha Danger — A Preventable Threat
Chinese Manjha Danger is real, stated and urgent. What happened to Rinku in Jaipur, and similar cases elsewhere, could happen to any of us, on any evening, as we ride a two-wheeler or walk near rooftops.
The string that looks harmless can turn into a silent predator: slicing throats, halting hearts, or fracturing wings of unsuspecting birds. The ban is in place, yet the menace persists. People must wake up, authorities must act, and communities must hold themselves accountable.
If we choose to look away, Chinese Manjha Danger doesn’t care. It strips lives, tears families, and takes away our sense of safety. But if we act — by using safe threads, reporting illegal trade, educating youth — we can stop it.
In Jaipur, today Rinku lives. Tomorrow the risk remains. Let this be our call to end Chinese Manjha Danger for good.
