Manja string still being used extensively
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir,
Even though National Green Tribunal has imposed a ban on the “manja” string it is still widely and boldly being used in many states. Because “manja” is coated with glass, metal, and other sharp materials, these strings act as good conductors of electricity, making it more likely that a cut manja cord will snag power lines.
Mangja maims and kills thousands of pigeons, crows, owls, endangered vultures and other birds each year, tearing their wings and sometimes cutting off their legs. Humans are not safe from death code either.
Many people have had their throats cut while walking, riding a motorcycle or scooter, or getting into a car with their head stuck out the window. Also, when one of his power lines is cut by Manja, it can affect thousands of people. According to reports, it’s hard to believe the authorities are still allowing manja in the country. Without laws banning their production, sale, and use, no one is safe from deadly sharp lines.
Vijaykumar H K, (Environmentalist), Raichur, Karnataka
