The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of the continuing public safety and human rights concern arising from the unchecked circulation of the banned Chinese manja.
The Commission has directed Hyderabad Police Commissioner, V.C. Sajjanar, to submit a comprehensive report on the issue by February 26.
The action
follows a series of petitions filed by human rights advocate, Immaneni Ramarao, on December 27 and December 29, highlighting multiple incidents of severe injuries caused by Chinese manja — which is prohibited in Telangana.
The petitioner urged the Commission to ensure strict enforcement of the ban and to take strong action against its sale, including on e-commerce platforms.