Consumer protection authority seeks explanation from Flipkart on sale of acid

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sought explanation from e-commerce player Flipkart regarding sale of acid on its online platform, sources said.

Flipkart has been asked to give explanation within the next seven days.

The explanation follows reports that in recent acid attack on a girl in Dwarka, Delhi, the accused had bought acid from Flipkart.

Earlier in the day, the Delhi Commission for Women issued notices to two e-commerce firms for allegedly allowing sale of acid on their platforms.

The Delhi Police had also issued a notice to Flipkart after it found that the acid was procured from the e-commerce firm.