Jan 18, 2024
In just two days, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) at Parel treated 112 birds with manja injuries, revealing the severity of the issue.
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Help Animals and Birds in Masjid Bunder too saw an influx of injured birds, highlighting the need for rethinking kite-flying
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Three flamingos were severely injured by sharp manjas, with two facing the possibility of never flying again.
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Ornithologist Adesh Shivkar expressed concern about the risks posed to birds and humans by dangerous Chinese manja.
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Chinese manja, coated with ground glass, causes significant harm and has led to injuries and deaths, despite being banned by NGT in 2017.
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Mumbai police have banned the use and sale of nylon manja till Feb 10 to mitigate risks during Makar Sankranti festivities.
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Animal rights activists note a positive trend with a reduction in the number of kites flown and bird injuries, attributed to increased awareness.
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Sandip Shah, a rescuer, has observed a drastic reduction in injured birds, contrasting with previous years.
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Organizations like Ahinsa Charitable Trust conduct awareness rallies, involving children, resulting in fewer kite-flyers and decreased injury cases.
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