10/08/2025
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Jammu Police arrested one person with 09 rolls of banned Gattu Thread in Jourian area.
Jammu,
August 10, 2025
In a significant crackdown on the illegal sale of hazardous kite-flying materials, the *IC PP Jourian* and his team have arrested one person and recovered banned gattu thread.
*A case FIR No. 139/2025 U/S 223 BNS stands registered in police station, Akhnoor.The accused, identified as Ashwani Kumar S/O Joginder Lal Tehsil Jourian Distt Jammu* were apprehended with 09 rolls of gattu thread a material known for its dangerous properties.
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.
