Police Arrest 34-Year-Old Dealer with 50 Rolls of Banned Chinese Manjha

A 34-year-old named Sunny was arrested in northeast Delhi for possessing 50 rolls of banned Chinese manjha. Despite a ban, Sunny discreetly sold the dangerous threads in Kabir Nagar at high margins due to increased demand around Independence Day. The string, coated with glass or metallic components, poses significant injury risks.

A 34-year-old dealer of Chinese manjha has been arrested allegedly with 50 rolls of the banned manjha from northeast Delhi, officials said on Monday.

According to police, the accused, identified as Sunny, was discreetly selling Chinese manjha to his known customers in the Kabir Nagar area of northeast Delhi.

He had allegedly been selling manjha at a high margin to make quick money amidst high demand during Independence Day, they added.

''Kite flying is a popular sport in Delhi and it catches pace weeks before, during, and after the Independence Day celebrations in August every year. Thread coated with glass/metallic components causes deadly injury to human beings and birds. Despite the ban on all types of such manjhas, some vendors are still selling,'' Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

The officer further stated that on Saturday, based on a tip-off, a team conducted a raid and nabbed Sunny allegedly with 50 rolls of the banned Chinese manjha.

(With inputs from agencies.)