Crackdown on Hazardous Kite Strings: Delhi Police Seize Dangerous Materials
The Delhi Police arrested Shoib, a 25-year-old, in Gokalpuri, Delhi, seizing 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha. This hazardous material is banned due to its life-threatening risks during kite festivals. Police are investigating the supply chain and potential accomplices in this illegal trade.
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In a significant crackdown on the illegal trade of dangerous kite strings, Delhi Police have recovered 31 rolls of prohibited Chinese manjha from northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area, resulting in the arrest of 25-year-old Shoib.
The confiscated manjha is notorious for its deadly risks during kite flying festivals, prompting its ban under safety regulations. Authorities discovered that Shoib intended to sell it for a higher profit as Independence Day celebrations approached.
A detailed investigation is underway to unravel the supply network and identify any other individuals complicit in this illegal activity, according to law enforcement officials.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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