Chinese chocolates & toys removed from Bokaro shops

Bokaro: Shopkeepers selling Chinese toys and chocolates here have removed such items from their shops following the violent clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 between Indian and Chinese forces that lead to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. Many among them even said that they have cancelled their bookings for the aforementioned items.
Chinese chocolates and toys are supplied to Bokaro from traders in Kolkata. Priced between Rs 20 to Rs 200, these items are in huge demand owing to their cheap rates. Amit Johar, who owns Kozy Sweets, said the the chocolates are cheaper than the ones made in India. “Nevertheless, I have removed such items from my shop and cancelled all my bookings. I have asked my supplier to send chocolates of Malaysia, Vietnam or any other country, except China,” Johar added.
A toy seller in City Centre Market, Rahul Kumar, said, “It became difficult to sell the Chinese toys in stock that were procured before the lockdown. People straightaway refused to buy such things. Many even feared that if they touch them, they will contract the coronavirus. Thus, we have now started selling India-made toys and cancelled our order for Chinese ones.”
Indian toys are costlier than the Chinese ones but that hasn’t stopped people from buying the former. Dealer Sanjay Kumar, who supplies toys in Bokaro after bringing them from Kolkata, said, “Several orders for Chinese toys have been cancelled. Although Indian toys are costlier, people are preferring them more now.”