Hyderabad police arrested five men for selling banned Chinese manja, recovering 155 bobbins, citing risks to people and birds
Five Men Arrested for Selling Banned Chinese Manja
Five men were arrested by the Special Crime Team of the Central Crime Station. They are accused of possessing and selling banned Chinese manja at inflated prices, according to police.
Details of the Accused
| Name | Age | Occupation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandesh Pawan Kumar | 43 | Businessman | Badichowdi, Sultanbazar |
| Rohit Agarwal | 35 | Businessman | Sultanbazar |
| B. Nikhil | 19 | Student | Shanker Nagar, Amberpet |
| Mohd Moin Mallick | 26 | Private Employee | Saheb ki Masjid, Chelapura |
| Abdul Kareem | 24 | Welder | Lalbagh Masjid area, Amberpet |
Details of the Arrest
The Special Crime Team acted on credible information. They apprehended the five men while they were allegedly trying to sell banned Monofil Gold Chinese manja to customers. A total of 155 bobbins were recovered from their possession.
Police Statement
The accused were later handed over to the Sultanbazar, Amberpet, and Hussainialam police stations for further action. Police reiterated that the use and sale of Chinese manja is banned because it poses a danger to people and birds. They stated that strict surveillance is being maintained against those involved in its sale.
