Balloons with Pakistani Flags Seized in Rajasthan Store

Police in Rajasthan have seized a stock of balloons adorned with Pakistani flags, sold alongside biscuit packets. The discovery was made after children bought the balloons in Unhel Nageshwar town, leading to an investigation. The sellers sourced the balloons from Maharashtra, Delhi, and various locations.

In a recent incident that raised eyebrows, police in Rajasthan seized balloons imprinted with Pakistani flags from a local store. These balloons, sold with biscuit packets, caught attention when children in Unhel Nageshwar town purchased them.

Ravindra Parashar, Station In-Charge of Central Kotwali, confirmed the arrest of local sellers Neeraj and Dheeraj Singhal. Upon interrogation, the duo revealed sourcing the flagged balloons from states like Maharashtra and Delhi.

The balloons, notably featuring 'Jashn-e-Azadi Pakistan - 14 August' in Urdu, prompted an ongoing investigation to trace the origin and distribution network. The incident has sparked concerns about cultural sensitivity in merchandise.

(With inputs from agencies.)