Chinese Manjha Crackdown in Hyderabad: ₹6.9 Lakh Worth Seized, One Arrested in Kalapathar
Hyderabad Police seize ₹6.9 lakh worth of banned Chinese manjha in Kalapathar area, arresting one accused in a joint Task Force operation.
Hyderabad has witnessed another major action against the illegal sale of banned Chinese manjha, as police conducted a joint operation in the Kalapathar area under the Falaknuma Division. The raid led to the arrest of one person and the seizure of 345 bobbins of prohibited Chinese manjha, valued at nearly ₹6.90 lakh.
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Joint Police Operation in Kalapathar Area
The operation was carried out by Kalapathar Police Station, Falaknuma Division, Rajendranagar Zone, along with the Hyderabad Police Commissioner’s Task Force – West Zone. Acting on specific inputs, police conducted a targeted raid to curb illegal manjha sales ahead of festival season.
Accused Arrested, Manjha Seized
Police arrested Mohammed Shazaib, who was found in possession of 345 bobbins of banned Chinese manjha. Officials estimated the seized stock to be worth approximately ₹6.90 lakh in the illegal market.
During interrogation, the accused revealed that:
- The banned manjha was procured from Vikram Mehta of Karnal, Haryana
- It was being stored in a godown behind Deccan Bakery in Basheerath Nagar, Kalapathar
- Each bobbin was being sold for around ₹2,000
Strict Ban Under Environmental Protection Act
The Telangana government has completely banned Chinese manjha under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, citing serious threats to:
- Human lives
- Birds and animals
- Public safety and environment
Violation of the ban can lead to:
- Up to 5 years of imprisonment
- Fine up to ₹1 lakh
- Or both
Accused Handed Over for Further Investigation
The arrested accused, along with the seized manjha, was shifted to Kalapathar Police Station for further investigation. Police are also probing the supply chain to identify other individuals involved in the illegal trade.
Senior Officers Supervised the Operation
The successful operation was conducted under the supervision of:
- DCP S. Srinivas
- Additional DCP S. Srinivas Rao
- ACP, Falaknuma Division
- Task Force Inspector M.A. Javeed
- Kalapathar Inspector Mohammed Khalil Pasha
Police Advisory to the Public
Hyderabad Police issued strong advisories to citizens:
- Say NO to Chinese manjha to protect lives and birds
- Report illegal sale of Chinese manjha immediately to police
- Two-wheeler riders should use anti-string rods and mufflers as safety measures
The Chinese manjha crackdown in Hyderabad is part of sustained enforcement to ensure public safety and prevent fatal accidents.
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