Sataff Reporter
Lahore:Under the directive of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively taking actions against kite flying and the use of metal strings throughout the province to protect human lives. A strict crackdown is ongoing without interruption under the Anti-Kite Flying Act in all districts, including Lahore. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, this year, 11,863 accused have been arrested, 11,248 cases have been registered, and 10,686 challans have been submitted during the crackdown. A total of 82,694 metallic string wheels and over 464,000 kites have been recovered. In Lahore alone, 2,694 accused have been arrested, with 2,627 cases registered, leading to the recovery of 2,301 metalic strings and over 50,000 kites from the suspects.IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has instructed RPOs and DPOs to enhance the effectiveness of the crackdown against kite flyers, emphasizing zero tolerance against those who endanger human lives. He also said that those involved in the online business of metal strings and kites should be brought to justice. Parents, teachers, and civil society are urged to play their part in preventing this dangerous activity and business.
