Preparing law to ban ‘Chinese manjha’, compensate victims: UP govt tells high court

Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a law to ban 'Chinese manjha', a sharp kite string.

The proposed legislation will be named the UP Lethal Manjha (Prohibition of Manufacture, Sale and Use) Act.

Compensation for victims is also being considered under the new law.

The state informed the high court about the proposed ban and victim compensation.

Chinese manjha has caused injuries and deaths, prompting regulatory action.