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Chandigarh bans Pakka thread/Dori and Chinese Maanjha/Dori used in kites
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, June 16, 2022:
The procuring, stocking, sale and use of synthetic/nylon-glass coated thread popularly known as Pakka thread/Dori and Chinese Maanjha/Dori along with other threads coated with glass and/or such other harmful substances for kite flying have been banned within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh, for a period of 60 days.
The decision has been taken by Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, and this order will come into force from zero hours on 23.06.2022 and will be effective for a period of sixty days up to and including 21.08.2022. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
The administration believes that a large number of people flying the kites, use synthetic/nylon-glass coated thread popularly known as Pakka thread/Dori and Chinese Maanjha/Dori. These Maanjhas/Doris, being made of synthetic material are non-biodegradable and thus cause serious injuries to human beings, and birds and are equally disadvantageous & harmful to the wildlife/environment. In some cases, it had also caused the death of humans and birds.