Delhi Police Crack Down on Illegal Chinese Manjha Trade
Delhi Police arrested two individuals, recovering over 1,100 rolls of banned Chinese manjha. The kite-flying string is hazardous due to its glass and plastic composition. Both suspects, charged under relevant legal provisions, were found selling the illegal product online, targeting local markets for profit.

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Delhi Police have successfully arrested two individuals in connection with the illegal trade of banned Chinese manjha, seizing over 1,100 rolls of the dangerous nylon-based kite string in the process.
The string, notorious for its potential harm to both humans and animals, was found with Raju Chaurasia and Areeb Khan in separate operations. Chaurasia was apprehended in Uttam Nagar, while Khan was caught in the Kamla Market area.
Police reports reveal that both suspects were leveraging online platforms and local shop sales to distribute the banned product. Legal action has been initiated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Environment Protection Act, reflecting strong efforts to curb the illicit trade.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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