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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have intensified an indiscriminate crackdown against kite selling and flying in the federal capital, arresting six kite flyers and sellers during the last 24 hours.
A police spokesperson told APP on Monday that police teams from Nilore, Bani Gala, Kirpa and Karachi Company police stations conducted targeted operations against the illegal activity, leading to the arrest of six accused. He said that cases have been registered against the arrested persons and legal action has been initiated.
The spokesperson said that SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza emphasised that parents must educate their children about the serious dangers of kite flying and the legal consequences associated with it. He urged citizens to fulfil their social and legal responsibilities by actively playing their role in preventing this hazardous practice.
He added that awareness announcements regarding the dangers of kite flying and the measures to curb it have also been made in mosques across various police station jurisdictions throughout the district.
SSP Qazi stressed that kite flying is a dangerous activity which can result in lifelong disability or even death, adding that the use of chemical string poses a grave threat to children, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
He said that the crackdown against kite flying and selling will continue with full force and warned that kite flying is a punishable offence which will be dealt with strictly under the law.
Reaffirming Islamabad Police’s commitment, he said that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the top priority of the force and no compromise will be made on public safety.