Despite the ban put in place, the practice of kite-flying goes unchecked in most parts of the federal capital, posing serious threat to the lives of public in general and motorcyclists in particular.
People of all age groups, especially youth, are seen flying kites on roads of almost every sector of the capital, notably in G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-10, G-11 sectors and slums. Similarly, groups of youth carrying long sticks are seen on roads to grab the kites and in the process of chasing they carelessly cross roads, putting not only their own lives at risk but also that of motorists and motorcyclists.
A resident of Sector G-6, Muhammad Majid, said that strings of kites damaged electric wires, causing power disruption in the area. “One can suffer bruises due to theses strings while enjoying sunlight at the roof of one’s house during winter,” he added.
Hassan Iqbal, a resident of Sector G-7, said that there seemed to be no check on kite-flying in the city as the violation of ban was a common sight in every street of the capital. Public safety was being compromised for not taking action against the violators as it was like giving them a free hand to enjoy kite-flying particularly using metal strings, he added.
A shop owner, Muhammad Nabi, said that people forced them to bring kites and strings as it was a very popular pass-time activity for them. “It is a very profitable business. Most of our purchasers are slum dwellers,” he added.
Meanwhile, a police official said that a drive against the violators had been launched and 12 arrests had so far been made from different parts of the city.
