Killer Thread in the GIDC! Vapi Police Nab Youth Selling Deadly ‘Chinese Manjha’ Near Prime Circle; Is a Major Supply Chain Hiding in Sarigam? (2026)

Vapi GIDC Police Raid: Chinese Manjha Crackdown

In a swift and decisive “Surgical Strike” against the illegal sale of prohibited kite strings, the Vapi GIDC Police have arrested a young man caught red-handed with a stash of deadly Chinese Manjha. Ahead of the 2026 Makar Sankranti festival, authorities have intensified their vigil at key junctions to prevent the distribution of this lethal synthetic thread. The operation at Prime Circle has sent a clear message to local traders: putting lives at risk for profit will lead straight to a jail cell.

The Sting: Catching the ‘Death Dealer’ at Prime Circle

Acting on a high-priority tip-off on Thursday, the Vapi GIDC patrolling unit identified a suspect hovering near the busy Prime Circle area.

• The Suspect: Atharva Srikant Rane, a resident of Saraswati Nagar, Koliwad, Vapi.
• The Modus Operandi: Atharva was using his moped as a mobile warehouse, carrying concealed spools (firkis) of Chinese thread to deliver directly to customers to avoid shop raids.
• The Arrest: As soon as the police team surrounded him, a search of the moped revealed the prohibited stash. Atharva was immediately taken into custody under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Gujarat Police Act.

Why ‘Chinese Manjha’ is a Death Sentence in 2026

While it is called “Chinese,” this thread is a synthetic nightmare made of nylon and monofilament plastic, coated with crushed glass and iron dust.

1. Razor-Sharp Strength: Unlike traditional cotton thread, this synthetic line does not break. When it tangles around a biker’s neck or a bird’s wing, it acts like a serrated saw.
2. The Biker’s Threat: Most fatal accidents in South Gujarat occur when commuters on flyovers encounter hanging strings that slit their throats within seconds.
3. Conductivity Risk: Because it contains metallic particles, it can conduct electricity, posing a high risk of electrocution if it touches high-tension power lines.

The Bigger Picture: Hunting the ‘Wholesale’ Masterminds

While Atharva Rane is a small-scale seller, Vapi GIDC Police are now tracking the origin of his supply.

• Sarigam & Silvassa Links: Investigators are looking into secret manufacturing units in industrial fringes like Sarigam and Silvassa, where large consignments are reportedly being smuggled into Vapi.
• Statewide Alert: Recently, a major raid in a Vapi-linked factory led to the seizure of over 43,000 reels of nylon thread. Police are checking if Rane’s stock is part of that absconding network.

Gujarat’s 2026 Safety Measures: ‘Karuna Abhiyan’

As part of the statewide safety drive from January 10 to 20, 2026, the government has launched the Karuna Abhiyan to save birds injured by these threads.

• Helpline for Injured Birds: If you see an injured bird, call the Karuna Ambulance at 1962 or WhatsApp 83200 02000.
• Police Helpline: To report the illegal sale of Chinese Manjha in your area, contact the nearest police station immediately.

Quick Comparison: Cotton vs. Chinese Manjha

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