New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of banned Chinese manjha, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested two accused, including a key supplier, during a raid conducted in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi, officials said on Sunday.

During the operation, police recovered around 2,040 rolls of prohibited synthetic kite string from the possession of the accused, making it one of the significant seizures in recent enforcement actions against the hazardous material.

According to police officials, the accused were allegedly involved in the supply and distribution of Chinese manjha across different parts of the national capital. The Crime Branch launched the operation following specific inputs regarding the illegal storage and circulation of the banned kite string in the area.

Further details of the case are awaited.

In a separate matter, the North Delhi Police conducted a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Milan Vihar Pushta Road under the jurisdiction of the Wazirabad police station on Saturday.

The high-intensity drive was launched following persistent complaints from local residents regarding severe dark patches along the Pushta Road stretch, which had reportedly turned the area into a breeding ground for criminal activities.

The sweeping operation was led directly by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the North District, Raja Banthia, alongside a heavy contingent of security personnel. Key senior officials, including Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPS) and Station House Officers (SHOs), were present on the ground to supervise the block-by-block searches.

During the operation, security forces cordoned off major entry and exit points of the locality to carry out meticulous checks on suspected individuals, intense checkpoints to flag stolen vehicles or those transportable for illegal means, targeted searches for illegal firearms, narcotics, and instances of public drinking.

The primary objective of the sudden surge in police presence was to dismantle active criminal hotspots and restore a sense of safety among law-abiding citizens.

The North Delhi Police have indicated that similar surprise checks and large-scale operations will continue across various vulnerable sectors in the coming days to maintain law and order. (ANI)