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News18
30-07-2025
- News18
Delhi: 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha seized, one arrested
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The Delhi Police recovered 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha and arrested a 25-year-old man from northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Shoib, was found in possession of the hazardous string, which is prohibited due to its life-threatening potential, particularly during kite flying festivals, he said. 'On July 29, police conducted a raid at a location in the Gokalpuri area. During the raid, Shoib was apprehended, and 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha were seized from his possession," a senior police officer said. A case was filed under relevant sections of the BNS and the Environment Protection Act. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, goat markets bloom with buyers
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj. Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs. This marketplace attracts buyers and traders from nearby districts and states including Jhansi, Kanpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The goats are priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 5 lakh, with social media attention contributing to increased footfall of prospective buyers and visitors. The market offers various breeds including Jamunapari, Barbari, Beetal, Black Bengal, Sirohi, South African Boer and Sheep (Dumba). Traders have named their prized goats Shera, Sikandar, Shahrukh, Haider, and Tiger. The market demonstrates robust demand as buyers select animals based on religious considerations and financial capacity. "People are looking for healthy, good-looking goats with unique features. Some prefer traditional local breeds, while others go for decorative and exotic varieties," said Shoib, a seller at the Dubagga mandi. Yusuf Anwar, another seller in the city, said, "We kept goats for the last four years, which are now available for sale. We feed them the best of the available food, including green veggies, special husk of different grains, fruits, etc. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We have to make arrangements of foggers and coolers for these goats to beat the heat." The temporary market near Pukka Pul has also emerged as a prominent destination to buy the goats for the ritual, a first market to offer goats. Rakesh Verma, a trader from Sitapur, noted, "The market here is within our reach, and the buyers are more in this market as it is in the centre of the city." Meanwhile, the Islamic Centre of India (ICI) has released guidelines regarding qurbani, advising against photographing or sharing sacrifice-related content on social media platforms. Maulana Khalid Rasheed said, "The sacrifice of the animal is absolutely personal and for the Almighty. Posting pictures related to the sacrifice is prohibited. Meanwhile, proper sanitation and hygiene should be followed during the sacrifice and after. "
