Karachi Commissioner Bans Kite Flying Under Section 144
On Saturday, the Karachi commissioner enforced a ban on the sale and flying of kites throughout the metropolitan area. This decision comes in response to various injuries caused by loose kite strings.
The prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and flying of kites is implemented under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and is effective from March 30 to May 29.
Recent incidents of injuries linked to these loose metal strings have prompted authorities to act in the interest of public safety. For instance, a 20-year-old man named Awais was hospitalized on March 27 after sustaining a severe injury from a loose kite string in the Azizabad area of Karachi. According to police reports, Awais was riding a motorbike when he became entangled in the kite string.
This ban follows the tragic death of a young man in Faisalabad due to a kite string incident, leading the Punjab police to intensify their crackdown on kite flying across the province.
In light of these occurrences, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered strict action against the production, sale, and purchase of chemicals used in kite flying.
