Use of ‘Chinese manjha’ in kites damaging overhead wires, FIR lodged
Current Affairs : The Lucknow Metro is confronting another test in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown, with an abrupt spurt in kite flying close to its raised tracks. The ‘Chinese manjha’ (steel kite string) utilized by aficionados is harming power supply lines.
As per the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC), which runs the Lucknow Metro, the game has become widespread after the lockdown, with “overwhelming kite flying” movement found in the Nishatganj, Badshahnagar, IT Crossing, Parivartan Chowk and Alambagh regions, which are near the Metro hallway.
As of late, the Overhead Electrification (OHE) of Lucknow Metro close Badshahnagar station was harmed by ‘Chinese manjha’ making a wire snap.
Afterward, a group fixed the framework and expelled an enormous pack of kite strings and wires from the OHE. UPMRC has solidly accused kite flyers for breaking lockdown standards forced to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, and has documented a first data report (FIR) with the Lucknow Police.
Despite the fact that the Metro administration is right now shut to people in general, it has been told by the legislature to be in a state in ‘hot backup’ mode to run benefits without prior warning. Thusly, Lucknow Metro is keeping up all the necessary frameworks remembering the OHE for invigorated condition.
Aditi Mehta 