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42 packets of banned Chinese manjha seized, two held in Delhi

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Delhi Police has arrested two men for allegedly possessing prohibited Chinese manjha in separate operations in central Delhi and seized 42 packets of the banned string and three chakris, an officer said on Friday.

The accused, identified as Haroon Rashid (40) and Pawan (46), were apprehended following specific inputs about the sale and possession of Chinese manjha, the police said.

A team seized 17 packets from Rashid near Chandni Mahal, while another team seized 25 packets and three chakris from Pawan in Nabi Karim, the officer said.

Two FIRs have been filed and further investigation is underway.

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