Police arrest prime suspect, aides in Faisalabad kite twine incident
Crime
A heart-wrenching incident took place at Faisalabad's Novelty bridge last week
- CM Maryam Nawaz orders strict action
- Kite flying persists despite police crackdown
FAISALABAD (Dunya News) - Police claimed on Tuesday to have arrested the prime suspect involved in the tragic incident in which a young motorcyclist fell a victim to kite twine in Faisalabad.
A heart-wrenching incident took place at Faisalabad's Novelty bridge last week where Asif, 22, fell a victim to kite twine, resulting in his death on the spot.
Police claimed that prime suspect Abid, along with his aides, had been arrested with the help of modern techniques.
Also Read: Kite twine claims young motorcyclist's life in Faisalabad
The suspects were flying kites on the rooftop of a nearby building when the incident took place.
The burnt material of kite flying was also recovered from the suspects, police claimed.
Read More: Dozens arrested in raids on kite flyers across Punjab
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also visited the family of deceased to offer condolence on Monday. She directed police to arrest the suspects at the earliest.
The casualties related to kite flying, mostly due to chemical-coated twine, have taken place in the last few months despite police crackdown on violators.
