Delhi Government asked Philip Morris to remove cigarette ads - With growing numbers of smoker- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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With growing numbers of smokers in the city, the central Government is worried that it will also the affect the youth in the capital city.

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Chief tobacco control officer S. K. Arora sent the order to Philip Morris for promoting Marlboro cigarettes in the shops.

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Free samples of Marlboro cigarettes are given away to customers. This could also lure young teenagers who get limited pocket money to thrive on these offers.

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According to Indian officials, promoting cigarette brands is illegal in the country under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act.

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However, Philip Morris and India's leading cigarette maker ITC Ltd say they comply with regulations and that the law allows advertising inside a kiosk.

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