LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's strong displeasure over banned nylon kite string leading to the death of a 33-year-old man spurred the Lucknow police on Thursday to launch a three-day special drive against the storage, sale and use of Chinese manjha.

Questioning how the deadly string continues to be sold openly despite a complete ban, the chief minister directed police officials to carry out district-wise raids to dismantle the illegal supply chain.

Mohammad Shoaib, a medical representative, died due to injuries sustained on coming in contact with banned nylon kite string at Haiderganj overbridge under Bazaar Khala police station limits in the state capital on Wednesday.

The crackdown is aimed at preventing further ...