Child Seriously Injured by Kite String in Rawalpindi

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Rawalpindi: A five-year-old boy was seriously injured while his one-year-old brother also sustained wounds after a metal kite string slashed their necks in Gulistan Colony, police said on Wednesday.

According to police, the children, identified as Abubakar and his younger brother Daniyal, were riding a motorcycle with their maternal uncle when the sharp kite string struck them, causing severe injuries.

Police said Abubakar suffered a deep neck wound, while Daniyal also sustained injuries in the incident. Both children were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, where they received medical treatment and were later discharged.

An FIR has been registered against an unidentified kite flyer under Section 324 (attempted murder), along with relevant sections of the Anti-Kite Flying Act. Police said raids are under way to arrest the suspect involved.

Body Injured by Kite String in Lahore’s Valencia Town

A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured after a kite string slashed his neck in Valencia Town, Lahore, on Tuesday evening.

Police said the incident occurred around 5:00 pm when the sharp kite string struck the child, identified as Mustafa Afandi. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where he received prompt medical treatment.

Hospital officials said the child’s condition stabilized and he was discharged later the same evening after receiving medical care.

Taking notice of the incident, DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran ordered identification of those involved in illegal kite flying with the help of Safe City cameras.

He directed authorities to intensify the crackdown against illegal kite flying, reiterating that the activity is banned except on officially permitted days.

The DIG said violations of the Kite Flying Act pose serious threats to human life and would be dealt with under a zero-tolerance policy.

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