Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: District Magistrate Jammu in exercise of powers conferred upon him under Section 144 of JK CrPc today ordered that no pucca thread made of plastic or similar such synthetic material imported or indigenous which may be locally known as Chinese dor (thread) shall be sold or purchased for kite flying within the jurisdiction of Jammu district.
The wholesale dealers and retailers dealing in such threads have been directed to immediately stop stocking of such threads.
This order has come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for a period of 60 days from date of issue, unless withdrawn earlier.
Any person who contravenes this order will be liable to be punished in accordance with the provision of Section-188 of the RPC. It is clarified that both the seller as well as buyer/user of the said thread will be liable for prosecution.
The decision has been taken in the light of the fact that such thread causes injures to the people, birds and animals and sometimes turn out to be fatal. Moreover, such type of thread is non-biodegradable.
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