Teenagers Caught Trading Banned E-Cigarettes in Indore

Two 16-year-old boys were detained in Indore for allegedly selling banned e-cigarettes. The arrest followed an investigation during which the boys were stopped and found with eight e-cigarettes purchased from local shop owner Aman Nawaz. A case was registered under Indian law prohibiting e-cigarettes.

Indore authorities detained two minor boys on Friday, accused of illegally selling electronic cigarettes, contraband under Indian law. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing e-cigarette prohibitions.

The boys, both 16, were intercepted at Loha Mandi Bridge after police received an anonymous tip-off. A search revealed they were in possession of eight e-cigarettes.

Under questioning, the minors disclosed that they had acquired the e-cigarettes from a 'paan' shop owned by Aman Nawaz. Officials have registered a case under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, and are currently searching for Nawaz.

(With inputs from agencies.)