Maharashtra: Three booked for sale of nylon kite strings in Thane

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Offences were registered against three shopkeepers for allegedly selling banned nylon kite strings in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday.

During checks carried out by Tulinj police, it was found that three shopkeepers had stocked and sold nylon kite strings at their establishments for Makar Sankranti festival, an official said.

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Offences under section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code have been registered, he said.

The Thane Police also seized banned kite strings worth Rs 14,500, the official said, adding that no arrests have been made.

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