A 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in Lahore’s Nawan Kot area after a stray kite string slit his throat while he was returning home from work.

 

Police said the victim, identified as Noman Yousaf, was a medical representative and the sole breadwinner of his family. 

 

He was a resident of Mozang and had a younger brother and two sisters. His cousin Usman, who was at the hospital for treatment, identified the body.

 

According to reports, the dangerous sport of kite flying with glass and chemical coated string continues in Lahore despite repeated bans. Police have failed to control the situation as metal-coated strings continue to claim innocent lives.

 

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow over the incident and took notice of the tragedy. She directed the Lahore CCPO to submit a report and ensure immediate action against those responsible.

 

Inspector General Punjab Dr Usman Anwar also ordered DIG Operations Lahore to arrest the kite flyers and strictly enforce the zero-tolerance policy against kite flying. He instructed police to take action against those selling metal strings or kites online and urged parents to stop their children from playing this deadly game.

 

He added that citizens should inform the police by calling 15 if they witness any such activity.