New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- The government has cracked down on the free sale of sensitive and prohibited security equipment, including certain drone systems and signal-jamming devices barred for civilian use. Firms have been directed to strictly adhere to rules governing their manufacture, import and sale, a senior consumer affairs official said.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), following a survey, has issued notices to six entities - including e-commerce platforms - for listing and selling restricted drones and GPS jammer devices. Some of the equipment is permitted only for government use, and its unrestricted sale poses security risks, the official said.

The rights body flagged the unlawful listing and sale of anti-drone sy...