LB Nagar police arrested a 19-year-old student, Konderu Gowtham, for selling banned Chinese manja and seized the material from his possession during a special enforcement operation.
Police booked a case under the BNS and the Environmental Protection Act. Police said the arrest followed information received regarding the sale of the
illegal manja.
Sub-inspector D. Narsaiah, after approvals, intercepted Gowtham at LB Nagar. During questioning, he confessed that he purchased the material from a shop in Dhoolpet and was planning to re-sell it.
Police said the banned product posed a danger to people, birds, and the environment.