Delhi Sought Ban on 'Whiteners' As More Youngsters Abusing It

With youngsters increasingly using the ink remover, popularly known as correction fluid, as a drug, the Delhi government has sought a total ban on it.

"The government is worried to see the extensive use of this whitener among young generation as a drug, which will destroy their life and it should be totally banned," said Education and Social Welfare Minister Kiran Walia.

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"We have moved the proposal to the government with documents of detailed studies, arguing for a ban. We will implement the orders in the capital city soon to curb the drug menace," Walia said.

The union Health and Family Welfare Ministry had, in July, brought out a notification banning the production of bottled correction fluids as well as bottled thinners of any chemical composition.

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