Karachi Commissioner Bans Kite Flying With Section 144

Karachi Commissioner Bans Kite Flying With Section 144. Last Saturday, the commissioner of Karachi decided to stop people from selling or flying kites in the city. This decision came after many people got hurt by kite strings. The ban covers making, selling, and flying kites in Karachi. It started on March 30 and will continue until May 29.

Karachi Bans Kite Sales And Flying After String Of Injuries

Authorities decided to ban kite flying because many people got hurt by the sharp strings. One incident involved Awais, a 20-year-old man, who got badly injured by a kite string while riding a motorbike in Azizabad, Karachi, on March 27. Karachi Commissioner Bans Kite Flying With Section 144 The police reported that the string tangled him up.

After a young man died in Faisalabad because of a kite string, the Punjab police started cracking down more on kite flying throughout the province.

Kite flying banned in Karachi

Wear Protective Gear: It’s crucial to wear the right protective gear to stay safe while riding. Helmets with chin guards and jackets with high collars offer extra protection against kite strings and other dangers.

Avoid Crowded Areas: If you can, steer clear of busy areas where lots of people are flying kites. Opt for different routes to lower the chance of encountering kite strings and to decrease the risk of accidents.

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Karachi Commissioner Bans Kite-Flying In City

Following these incidents, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed authorities to take strong measures against the production, sale, and buying of chemicals used in kite flying.