211 Knives Bought Online Seized After Chhattisgarh High Court Flags 677 Knife- Related Crime Cases

The Chhattisgarh High Court, taking suo motu cognisance of rising stabbing incidents and unregulated knife sales, was informed that police seized 211 knives from 193 people this year.

Acting on court directions, e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Shopclues shared customer details, leading to seizures under the Arms Act. 

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru noted the alarming data of a total of 677 cases registered but acknowledged state efforts, ultimately urging stricter vigilance.

The matter will be heard next on September 22.