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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Swathi Vadlamudi

Strings attached to Sankranti revelry

Manja abandoned across Hyderabad post Sankranti festiivities. (Source: The Hindu)

The ubiquitous presence of abandoned kites and manjas (threads) in public places is posing grave danger and problems to city residents, ranging between power interruptions and severe injuries.

Despite the Forest department’s assurance of effective control on sale and purchase of synthetic manja during this festive season, the nylon threads rolling about on the roads speak for their unbridled use.

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