Dangerous Kite-Flying Prompts Calls for Measures in ICT 

News Desk 

Islamabad: Residents of Islamabad are demanding swift action against kite-flying in the Federal Capital (ICT) following a tragic incident in Faisalabad, where a young man lost his life due to a kite string.

The recent outcry is fueled by concerns about the dangers posed by stray kites equipped with glass-coated strings, particularly to motorists on the city’s roads.

Muhammad Farhan, a resident of the G-6 area, highlighted the perilous situation faced by motorists and stressed the need for stringent measures to address the issue.

He expressed concerns over the perceived inability of the relevant department to control kite-flying activities in the Federal Capital.

Muhammad Adnan from the F-6 area noted a growing awareness among the populace regarding the dangers of kite-flying. He pointed out the increasing dissemination of messages on social media platforms urging people to “say no to kite-flying.”

Responding to the public outcry, Dr Abdullah Tabassum, the ICT spokesman, assured that the district administration was actively working to curb the hazardous activity. He disclosed that assistant commissioners and magistrates had been deployed to enforce crackdowns across various areas.

Recent coordinated raids on kite-selling shops in Zia Masjid and Kural areas resulted in the apprehension of several kite traders and the confiscation of a significant quantity of kites and ropes.

Dr Abdullah stressed the significance of raising public awareness, announcing campaigns in mosques district-wide urging citizens to abstain from kite-flying activities.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, emphasized the severity of the situation, cautioning of legal repercussions, such as trials and arrests, for violators of the kite-flying prohibition.

Citizens are urging a united effort to tackle the issue and avert additional tragedies stemming from glass-coated strings on city roads.

With lives in jeopardy, the clamor for a zero-tolerance stance against kite-flying in Islamabad grows ever more urgent.