No IDs, no questions: acid flows freely in city’s neighbourhood markets
The Hindu·1h ago·Fear
What Happened
The Hindu's ground investigation reveals acid is sold freely across Delhi markets without ID verification or purchase inquiry. A south-west Delhi shopkeeper sold concentrated acid for ₹20-₹50 per litre without identification checks. Despite regulations on corrosive substance sales, enforcement remains weak across neighbourhood markets.
Key Entities
The HinduDelhiPalam ColonyKapasheraacid salescorrosive substances