RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - A tragic incident occurred in Gulistan Colony, Rawalpindi, where a metal kite string slashed the neck of a five-year-old child, leaving him seriously injured, while his one-year-old brother also sustained injuries.
According to police, the injured children, identified as Abubakar and his younger brother Daniyal, were riding a motorcycle with their maternal uncle when the incident took place.
The sharp string caused a deep neck wound to Abubakar and injured Daniyal as well.
Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified kite flyer under Section 324 (attempted murder), along with relevant provisions of the Anti-Kite Flying Act.
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Both children were shifted to District Headquarters Hospital, where they received medical treatment and were later discharged.
Authorities have launched raids to arrest the suspect involved in the incident.