LAHORE:The Mujahid Squad of Lahore Police on Saturday foiled an attempt to transport illegal kite string into the provincial capital, arresting a suspect and recovering more than 60 spools of the banned material.
According to a dolphin police spokesperson,the suspect,identified as Ali Haider was transporting the dangerous kite string from Kasur to Lahore when police intercepted a suspicious rickshaw during checking at a checkpoint.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of more than 60 spools of illegal kite string, while the suspect was taken into custody.
The arrested suspect has been handed over to the Soye Asal police outpost for further legal proceedings.
SP Bilal Ahmed said that a zero-tolerance policy was being enforced against kite flying and the sale of kites outside the permitted period.
He added that strict checking and legal action would continue to protect citizens’ lives and property.