Two Arrested in Chennai for Flying Banned Manja Kites
Two held in Vanagaram for flying manja kites
The Times Of India
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Two individuals were arrested in Vanagaram, Chennai, for flying kites with manja threads, which are banned due to safety concerns. The police seized a kite and manja thread from them, and the duo was remanded to judicial custody after purchasing the thread online.
- 01Two men arrested for flying kites with banned manja thread in Chennai.
- 02Manja thread is prohibited due to safety risks and potential accidents.
- 03The arrests occurred near Kanniyamman temple in Vanagaram.
- 04The accused had purchased the manja thread online.
- 05A case has been registered at the T-5 Vanagaram Police Station.
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In Chennai, two men, Lokesh (23) and Kamesh (21), were arrested on Saturday for flying kites with manja threads, which are banned within the Greater Chennai Police limits due to their potential to cause accidents and fatalities. The police acted on a tip-off and conducted surveillance near the Kanniyamman temple in Vanagaram, where they apprehended the duo. Authorities seized a kite, a spool of manja thread, and a mobile phone from them. During the investigation, it was revealed that the men had purchased the manja thread online. They were subsequently produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. The ban on manja threads aims to enhance public safety and prevent kite-flying-related injuries.
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The arrests highlight the enforcement of safety regulations regarding kite flying in Chennai, aiming to prevent accidents.
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