Delhi stabbings rise with online push button knives evading filters through fake utility listings

Sellers rename knives as harmless utility items online

Delhi police say stabbing incidents are increasingly linked to push button knives bought online, despite legal bans. Authorities report these weapons still appear on e-commerce platforms using altered names to slip past moderation. The knives are chosen for their concealability and instant activation, and officials warn that calling them “utility” items makes enforcement harder even during crackdowns.