Kite string injures three in Lahore
The incidents occurred in Lahores Factory Area, Nishtar Colony and Defence Road.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least three motorcyclists suffered severe injuries when string of stray kites slit their throats in different parts of Lahore on Wednesday night, Dunya News reported.
The incidents occurred in Lahore’s Factory Area, Nishtar Colony and Defence Road. The injured were identified as Zahid and Ahmad Ahsan ans Abdur Rehman. Rescue teams shifted the injured to General Hospital.
These incidents have proved that the authorities have miserably failed to control kite-flying in the city. Kite flying during night in different parts of the city continues despite ban.
Kite flying has been banned in Punjab for several years owing to the casualties. Any violation is punishable with imprisonment and fine, or both under under the Punjab Prohibition of Kite Flying (Amendment) Act 2009.
