Kite flying: Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Due to the increasing number of tragic incidents linked to kite flying, section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad while over 1200 cases have been registered in Punjab.

The administration in Islamabad on Tuesday imposed Section 144 against kite-flying in the limits of the federal capital.

According to Islamabad police spokesperson 24 cases were registered against kite-flying and 56 kite-flyers have been arrested this year.

The police spokesperson also warned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in using metallic cord and chemical string for kite-flying.

Meanwhile in Punjab Over 1,200 cases have been registered across the province after Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz ordered police officials to crack down on kite flyers and kite makers.

The Lahore police registered 1285 cases and arrested 1330 during search operations.

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The police said that the arrested people include 1,223 kite flyers, 95 kite sellers and 12 kite makers and they recovered more than 19,700 kites and 1,116 string reels.

In Hafizabad, the police performed a search operation against kite sellers and kite flyers. The officials have registered more than 90 cases against people in the city.

Police have arrested many kite sellers and kite flyers seizing kites, string wheels and other items from the raids.

In Pattoki, the police officials raided a kite production factory and chemical strings. The officials have secured hundreds of kites and other items, arresting three kite flyers and the factory owner.