A tragic incident in Lahore claimed the life of a 21-year-old motorcyclist on Wednesday after his neck was slit by a sharp kite string. The victim, identified as Muhammad Yousuf, was on his way home when the fatal accident occurred in the Nawan Kot area. According to police reports, Yousuf, a resident of Mozang, was riding his bike when a loose kite string (dor) wrapped around his neck, causing a severe injury that proved fatal before he could reach the hospital.
Hospital sources confirmed that the string deeply cut Yousuf’s throat, leading to excessive bleeding. He was being taken to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries on the way. Yousuf worked as a medical representative and was the eldest son in his family, responsible for supporting his younger brother and two sisters. The devastating incident has once again raised concerns about the unchecked practice of illegal kite flying in the provincial capital.
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Punjab Inspector General (IG) Usman Anwar took immediate notice of the case and directed the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore to submit a detailed report. He also ordered Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore to arrest those responsible for violating the ban on kite flying. Despite repeated government restrictions and awareness campaigns, dangerous kite-flying activities continue to endanger lives across Lahore.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed profound sorrow and extended condolences to the bereaved family. She condemned the incident in strong words and instructed the authorities to take strict action against those involved in the illegal activity. The chief minister also demanded a comprehensive report from the CCPO and emphasized the need to enforce the kite-flying ban more effectively across the province to prevent further loss of life.
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This tragic event adds to a growing list of similar fatalities caused by kite strings, which often contain metallic or glass-coated threads that can easily injure or kill. Despite previous crackdowns and awareness drives, enforcement has remained weak, especially in urban neighborhoods. Citizens and safety activists are now calling for immediate and stricter implementation of existing laws to ensure that the joy of kite flying does not continue to cost innocent lives in Punjab.