Delhi acid attack: Notice issued to Flipkart, what company says and more – Times of India
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sought explanation from e-commerce player Flipkart regarding sale of acid on its online platform. The notice comes in the wake of the acid attack incident on a teen in the national capital on December 14. Delhi Police has issued notice to Flipkart. The accused had purchased acid from Flipkart. The Supreme Court had in 2013 banned over-the-counter sale of acid at retail outlets.
CCPA has pointed out the easy availability of acid on the e-commerce platform. It termed it dangerous, hazardous and unsafe for consumers. The e-tailer has been asked to give an explanation within the next seven days.
DCW issues notice to Flipkart and Amazon
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued notices to e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart for the alleged sale of acid on their shopping platform. DCW has termed the easy availability of acid online a matter of grave concern. It has sought a detailed action taken report from the two companies by December 20. “DCW has learnt that the accused bought acid through ‘Flipkart’ & that acid is easily available on ‘Amazon’ & ‘Flipkart’ which is illegal,” said a DCW letter, seeking details.
Flipkart issues statement
Flipkart issued a statement condemning the incident. The etailer said that the seller who sold the product has been delisted from its marketplace and it is extending all support to the probe agencies.
Case file
Two bike riders attacked a 17-year-old girl with an acid-like substance near Uttam Nagar minutes after she left her west Delhi home for school on Wednesday. The girl was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, where she is battling serious injuries. Three men were arrested in connection with the case. “She has suffered 7-8% facial burns and her eyes have also been affected. She has been admitted to the burn ICU and is stable,” said a doctor at Safdarjung Hospital.
CCPA has pointed out the easy availability of acid on the e-commerce platform. It termed it dangerous, hazardous and unsafe for consumers. The e-tailer has been asked to give an explanation within the next seven days.
DCW issues notice to Flipkart and Amazon
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued notices to e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart for the alleged sale of acid on their shopping platform. DCW has termed the easy availability of acid online a matter of grave concern. It has sought a detailed action taken report from the two companies by December 20. “DCW has learnt that the accused bought acid through ‘Flipkart’ & that acid is easily available on ‘Amazon’ & ‘Flipkart’ which is illegal,” said a DCW letter, seeking details.
Flipkart issues statement
Flipkart issued a statement condemning the incident. The etailer said that the seller who sold the product has been delisted from its marketplace and it is extending all support to the probe agencies.
Case file
Two bike riders attacked a 17-year-old girl with an acid-like substance near Uttam Nagar minutes after she left her west Delhi home for school on Wednesday. The girl was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, where she is battling serious injuries. Three men were arrested in connection with the case. “She has suffered 7-8% facial burns and her eyes have also been affected. She has been admitted to the burn ICU and is stable,” said a doctor at Safdarjung Hospital.
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