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RAWALPINDI, Jan 23 (APP):The Rawalpindi Police continued the district-wise crackdown against kite suppliers, arresting 11 accused and seizing more than 2,000 kites and 21 strings, a police spokesperson said on Friday.
He said the action was underway on the instructions of City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani to curb kite flying, which was a non-bailable offence due to its potential for causing serious injuries.
The spokesperson said the Nasirabad Police arrested a major supplier with around 1,200 kites and 10 strings.
The Waris Khan and Morgah Police each detained two individuals, seizing 228 kites and two strings, and 185 kites respectively. Likewise, the Wah Cantt, Civil Lines and Westridge Police held one person each with 200 kites and three strings, 110 kites and a string, and 100 kites and two strings respectively.
The Chaklala Police nabbed three individuals and seized 55 kites and three strings.
Separate cases were registered against all the detainees, the spokesperson added.
He warned that those involved in kite flying, described as a “bloody game,” would not be allowed to evade the law.