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Ban on kite flying tightened : Govt pulling strings to save heads
[Pak Daily Times] Keeping in view the increasing violation of the ban on flying kites and subsequent death caused by this so-called game of death, the authorities in Rawalpindi have decided to put their foot down and ensure that the activity remains suspended for good.In this regard, the Punjab government has issued a letter to the district administration to make sure the ban imposed on kite flying remains intact and violators are dealt with strictly. The district coordination officer (DCO) and the regional police officer (RPO) have been ordered to take action against those involved in this activity. It has been directed in a letter that if any evidence of kite flying in the region is found then the government will take disciplinary action against the DPO and the SHO of the area. The government has directed to start a crackdown on kite flying and manufacturing in the district and those found involved in the activity would be locked away Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! On the kite flying festival of Basant, 13 motorcyclists were maimed and two people had their throats slit by kite twine in different parts of the city. An 11-year-old boy, Basit who was flying a kite fell from the roof and died during the Basant festival in Rawalpindi. At least 31 cases were registered in the city during Basant and the police claimed to have arrested 56 persons. Despite the arrests, kites and twines were openly sold and many people flied kites and played loud music on their rooftops the whole night. Posted by: Fred 2013-10-25 |
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