Jammu, July 30, 2025: In a significant crackdown on the illegal sale of hazardous kite-flying materials, the IC BPP Sandhwan, ASI Raj Singh Bhau and his team have arrested one person and recovered a large quantity of banned gattu thread.
A case FIR No. 171/2025 U/S 223 stands registered in police station, Domana.The accused, identified as Labbu Ram, son of the late Bodh Raj and a resident of Ward No. 3, Ghou Manhasan, was apprehended with 140 rolls of gattu thread a material known for its dangerous properties and marking a major recovery in the area.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Labbu Ram was distributing the banned thread through discreet mobile-based orders, attempting to evade law enforcement and public scrutiny.
Police officials have emphasized that gattu thread, often coated with metallic or synthetic substances, poses serious risks to both human and animal life, especially during the kite-flying season. Such materials are known to cause injuries and fatalities due to their sharp and conductive nature.
The public is urged to use only safe, cotton-based thread for kite flying and to report any suspicious or illegal sales to their nearest police station. Strict action will continue against those involved in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of banned materials.
