RPOs, DPOs of all districts to adopt zero tolerance in crackdown against kite flying

Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has taken notice on death of a citizen by metallic string of kite in Iqbal Town Lahore and sought a report from CCPO Lahore. Concerned supervisory officers DSP and SHO Iqbal Town have been been closed after suspension.

Rao Sardar Ali Khan has sought a report from the Lahore Police on the steps taken to curb kite flying.

IG Punjab directed that concrete steps should be taken in collaboration with the district administration and civil society to prevent the occurrence of kite flying and RPOs, DPOs of all districts should adopt zero tolerance in crackdown against kite flying. IG Punjab directed that all persons involved in dangerous sports including those who manufacture, sell and fly metallic strings and kites should be brought to justice which endangers the lives of innocent citizens. IGP reiterated that such law violators do not deserve any sympathy. IG Punjab further said that the citizens should submit complaint on 15 against kite flying so that those involved in dangerous game could be brought to book.