LAHORE:More than 100,000 seized kites and thousands of rolls of kite string were set ablaze near the Old Ravi Bridge under the supervision of Senior Civil Judge Muhammad Jamil as part of an intensified crackdown against illegal kite flying.
According to a spokesperson on Thursday, the destroyed contraband included 3,930 rolls of kite string, 2,279 bundles of pinna string, and 1,737 rolls of hazardous chemical-coated string.
Lahore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran stated that indiscriminate action against the illegal manufacture, sale, and transportation of kites is continuing strictly in accordance with government directives.
The DIG further asserted that strict legal action will be taken against individuals endangering human lives, adding that effective measures to permanently curb illegal kite flying and ensure public safety will continue unabated
Superintendent of Police (SP) Headquarters Muhammad Khalid Saeed and SP City Arshad Hayat were also present on the occasion to oversee the disposal process.