Exposed: How Deadly Zinc Phosphide Is Being Sold Online With Weak Checks

A chilling India Today investigation reveals that zinc phosphide- a lethal, highly toxic rat poison is being sold online with alarming ease. Despite strict regulations requiring license checks, identity verification, and documented proof of purpose, investigators found sellers willing to supply 50kg quantities with zero paperwork. This unregulated access poses a grave public threat, highlighted by recent tragedies: the mysterious deaths of the Dokadia family and a horrific plot to poison thousands at a Mumbai Muharram procession. When such a potent, untraceable killer is just a few clicks away, the question remains: who is keeping watch?