Gurugram FIR over alleged pesticide sale through Meesho

Gurugram Police registered an FIR at Badshahpur police station on 19 August 2026, following a court direction. It relates to the death of a 17 year old.

The FIR is registered under Sections 106 and 286 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Those sections cover death by negligence and negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substances.

According to the FIR, the minor ordered a highly toxic pesticide sold as “Sulfas” through Meesho on 11 April. The FIR alleges he consumed it on 28 April and died. His mother is stated to have found the order while checking his phone afterwards. The seller is identified in the FIR as Pankaj Bharatbhai Parmar, who operates the Surat based Evergreen Agro and Gardening Mall. The substance is described as a highly toxic pesticide that is restricted for sale.

These are allegations recorded in an FIR. They have not been tested in court, and no finding has been made against Meesho or the seller. Inc42 said it had approached Meesho for comment and had not received a response at the time of publication.

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