Checkpoints would be set up in advance to ensure that motorcyclists install protective cables on their vehicles.
LAHORE:
As preparations for Basant gather pace in the provincial capital, Lahore police have finalized a comprehensive security plan and declared 40 sensitive places across the city as red zones to prevent loss of life caused by kite flying.
According to officials, the red zones have been identified in light of previous fatal incidents involving sharp kite strings.
Joint teams of police and traffic police will be deployed in these areas to strictly enforce security measures and maintain law and order.
Authorities said checkpoints would be set up in advance to ensure that motorcyclists install protective cables on their vehicles to avoid injuries from metal- and glass-coated kite strings.
Enhanced monitoring will be carried out in red zone areas with the support of Safe City Authority surveillance cameras. Sources said the transportation of kites and kite strings will be allowed only after formal approval from the government.
Currently, kite making and transportation remains prohibited throughout the city.
“Permission to make kites will be granted only after issuance of a formal notification from the government,” a police official said, adding that a zero-tolerance policy would be adopted against violations. Authorities said the safety plan aims to ensure public safety and prevent accidents and public order problems.
