IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar orders strict enforcement of the Kite Flying Act across Lahore and the province.
RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs must intensify the crackdown against kite flyers, sellers, and manufacturers, says IG Punjab.
This year, 481 offenders arrested, and 468 cases registered for violations of the Kite Flying Act in Lahore and across the province, according to the Punjab Police Spokesperson.
Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has ordered strict enforcement of the Kite Flying Act across Lahore and the province, instructing RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs to intensify the crackdown against kite flyers, sellers and manufacturers. According to the details, the Punjab Police spokesperson said that this year, 481 offenders have been arrested, and 468 cases registered for violations of the Kite Flying Act across Lahore and the province. Over 30,000 kites and 953 kite string spools have been recovered, while challans for more than 300 cases have been submitted.
The spokesperson further revealed that in the provincial capital Lahore, more than 180 offenders were arrested, 187 cases were registered, and over 1,000 kites and 210 kite string spools were recovered. Last year, 12,525 offenders were arrested, and 11,866 cases were registered for violations of the Kite Flying Act in Lahore and across the province. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar reiterated that no permission will be granted for this life-threatening activity, and a zero-tolerance policy will be adopted against individuals involved in this dangerous practice.
(Handout No. 83)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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