ETtech Explainer: Why Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho were pulled up amid Operation Sindoor

The consumer protection regulator has issued notices to 13 e-commerce sites operating in India for selling walkie-talkies in violation of consumer laws. While walkie-talkies are legal in India, their use is governed by certain laws and guidelines. The action comes against the backdrop of potential security concerns arising from the illegal sale at a time of India’s military conflict with Pakistan under Operation Sindoor.“The sale of non-compliant wireless devices not only breaches statutory obligations but may also pose significant risks to national…