Sale, Purchase , Storage of Chewable Tobacco Items Banned In Delhi

30 March, New Delhi

The Delhi government Monday imposed a ban on sale, purchase and even storage of all forms of chewable tobacco in the national capital.

The ban also includes guktha, khaini and zarda. The ban the tobacco items was effective with a notification on Monday .

Enforcement teams of Delhi Police as well as the Health Department have been asked to conduct surprise inspections to ensure the ban .

However, no such ban will be enforced on cigarettes, official sources said.