The directions by the division bench on December 11 and January 12 came in the wake of two deaths in Indore within less than 45 days. 16-year-old Gulshan from Indore’s Tejaji Nagar was killed on November 30, 2025 after using razor-sharp Chinese Nylon Thread (Manja). Following the teenager’s death on November 30, 2025, the High Court took cognisance of the Chinese manja menace on December 8, 2025. On December 11, 2025, it directed authorities in the Indore and Ujjain regions to strictly enforce the ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and use of manja. In case any minor is found using the Chinese Nylon Thread, then his guardian may also be made responsible.”

Source: Indian Express January 13, 2026 14:35 UTC