Kite flying banned in Islamabad

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Kite flying banned in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The capital administration has banned kite flying, its manufacturing and sale, a notification issued on Monday said.

An official of the administration told Dawn that the decision had been taken keeping in view the risk kite flying posed to the life of motorcyclists particularly to that of children sitting on the two wheelers.

The official stated a number of throat slitting incidents were reported during kite flying season in February and March.

The metallic or nylon string slit the throat of those traveling on two-wheeler within no time, they added.

Besides, children, minors and teenagers, running after drifting kites cut loose in kite fighting, cause road accidents, they stated, adding either they were hit by the motorists or else they collide their vehicle with another one while avoiding the running children.

The decision was taken keeping in view the dangers posed to motorcyclists, particularly children
According to the notification issued from the office of the district magistrate “….. certain section of public indulge in manufacturing/selling kites, kite flying string, sharp Maanjha (string), metallic wire and nylon cord which endanger human life and safety of the general public of district Islamabad.

“…… I, Capt (retired) Mushtaq Ahmed, district magistrate, Islamabad in exercise of powers conferred on me under section 144 CrPC 1898 DO prohibit the manufacturing and selling of kites, kite flying string, metallic wire, and nylon cord within the revenue/territorial limits of District Islamabad.

“Further, the owners/occupants of the house, shops, hospitals, building, etc., shall not allow kite-flying activity on their rooftops.

“This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of two months,” the notification stated.

All the strings being used in the kite flying were harmful and cut the human body part, especially the metallic wire which has been considered extremely lethal, they stated, adding that electrocution incidents are also reported when the metallic wire comes into contact with high tension wire.

Teams have been constituted for implementation of the ban, they stated, adding that markets and shops would be searched to curb the manufacturing and selling of kites and its other related items.

In a crackdown on kite sellers in Taxila and Wah, police arrested three people and recovered huge quantity of kites from their possession.

The police have registered cases against the men under section 4 of the Kite Flying Act, 2006.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1314697/kite-flying-banned-in-islamabad

 

[!eon]

After seeing a kid with throat cut, I was no more found kite flying.
It's a killer.

 

[RISING SUN]

Though al kind of physicall sports have some degree of risk but it shouldn't be banned just because of that. Maybe it can be regulated to ensure it poses less risk. However this is my personal opinion.

 

[Musafir117]

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Though al kind of physicall sports have some degree of risk but it shouldn't be banned just because of that. Maybe it can be regulated to ensure it poses less risk. However this is my personal opinion.

The thread we using in subcontinent is very dangerous could cut fingers throats other thing road accident after katti patangs pools and wires get messed up. As ban ban season is on this isn't bad to be one.

 

[!eon]

Though al kind of physicall sports have some degree of risk but it shouldn't be banned just because of that. Maybe it can be regulated to ensure it poses less risk. However this is my personal opinion.

Check images of dead and injured people with cuts of wire used in kite flying, and you will feel something if you are human.

 

[RISING SUN]

Check images of dead and injured people with cuts of wire used in kite flying, and you will feel something if you are human.

I have seen in India accident happened because of thread but what I am saying that there is risk of some degree & people die in Field n out of Field because of sports. So it shouldn't be banned but regulated properly. But that's my opinion only.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Generally don't see a problem with kite flying , just the strings that is manufactured has to be "regulated"
It is quite awesome sight to see kites fying in Summer afternoons

Seems like a fairly simple thing to do enforce laws against illegal strings (dipped sharp objects / mixture)

Not that difficult to crack down on illegal "strings" sellers

Seems like the Local Authorities are not their Job to monitor the selling of illegal strings not the fault of folks who want to enjoy a generally passive hobby


Certainly a shame

Really awesome to run after a kite coming at your way (freebies), obviously if you happen to be a young kid


Some folks also die of Choking on water or Boti , may be we need to ban drinking water and eating boti as well

 

[Hareeb]

Banning is not the solution.
Why dont make a separate park--to go and fly a kite--on the outskirts of every city. For cities like Lahore and Islamabad, those will be great tourism spots for foreigners.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

The IQ level of Pakistani courts and Govt has to be in single digit when you see them banning Valentine and Basant day occasions. This country desperately needs entertainment. Long Live liberal Pakistan, down with conservatism. Those who have problem with Basant and all, better sit in their homes quietly, no one is bothering you.

 

[Jaam92]

After seeing a kid with throat cut, I was no more found kite flying.
It's a killer.

Once upon a time Basant was a good and healthy festival. Banning a festival is not solution authorities should ban Chemical which is main reason of too many deaths.