Lahore, May 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan took immediate notice of the incident of death of a citizen in Misri Shah Area of Lahore and demanded a report of the incident from CCPO Lahore. He said that prevention of kite flying should be ensured in all cases and concrete steps should be taken against this dangerous game in collaboration with the district administration and civil society.

Further, on the order of IG Punjab, the concerned SHO has been suspended while clarification has been sought from the concerned DSP and SP. IG Punjab, while issuing instructions to the field officers, said that zero tolerance policy should be adopted on kite flying incidents. In this case, the negligent officers will be held accountable and the supervisory officers of the area where the kite flying will take place will be held accountable.

He further directed that special crackdown should be carried out against kite flying on weekends and immediate legal action should be taken against kite flying as well as kite makers and kite sellers. He further directed that the awareness campaign on legal penalties and harms related to this dangerous game should also be intensified.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
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