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Delhi Police uses Gen-Z humour to warn against Chinese manjha
Delhi Police has joined the viral 'kuchu-puchu' Gen-Z trend to warn residents against banned Chinese manjha. In a social media post, the police wrote: 'Dear Kuchu Puchu, Patang Udao but Say NO…
The Story in Brief
Delhi Police has joined the viral 'kuchu-puchu' Gen-Z trend to warn residents against banned Chinese manjha. In a social media post, the police wrote: 'Dear Kuchu Puchu, Patang Udao but Say NO to Chinese Manjha, Samjhe?' The humour masks a serious safety concern.
Chinese manjha, made of synthetic or plastic material coated with abrasives, can cause deep cuts. The Crime Branch recently seized over 1,300 rolls, and Central Delhi Police recovered 120 rolls. A 32-year-old man was cut on the neck in Uttam Nagar, and in 2023 a seven-year-old girl died in Paschim Vihar from Chinese manjha injuries.
The Indian Opinion
Delhi Police's kuchu-puchu post is a rare win for government communication: it delivers a life-saving warning without sounding like a circular. But the real test is whether this seizure, 1,300 rolls, will reduce the street-level availability of Chinese manjha by next kite-flying season. Or will the police be back with another viral meme instead of sustained enforcement?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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