Free water on sale at Ramlila Maidan

It seems that those with a nose for money can smell it anywhere

It seems that those with a nose for money can smell it anywhere.

Slum children have discovered a lucrative way to make a quick buck by selling bottled water distributed free of cost by Team Anna at Ramlila Maidan.

While shopkeepers are selling bottles of water for Rs 12, poor children are selling the same for R5 each to supporters of Anna, at the Ramlila Maidan

In view of the intense heat of the past few days, supporters of Anna have been distributing bottles and packets of water to protesters.

This reporter yesterday found some kids selling bottles of water at nearby shops for Rs 5 each. These bottles are sold at Rs 12 by the shopkeepers.

"It is difficult to keep tabs on these things. There are thousands of people and thousands of water bottles being distributed for free.

How can we know if the children will sell the bottles or drink them?" said a police officer at the spot, who didn't wish to be identified.

A supporter of the movement pointed out that while Anna is fasting to eradicate corruption from society, these kids are forced by poverty to indulge in such activities.

Manoj (9) was apprehended by this reporter while selling the bottles at a shop near Ramlila Ground. "I am poor. With this money I will buy rotis for my family. It is free and I am selling it. It is not wrong," he said.