The Punjab Residence Division has issued strict directions for the enforcement of a province-wide ban on unlawful kite flying, directing authorities to make sure full compliance with the regulation.
An official directive has been despatched to divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, regional law enforcement officials (RPOs), metropolis law enforcement officials (CPOs) and district law enforcement officials (DPOs), instructing them to take motion towards violations.
Officers stated the Punjab authorities has expressed critical concern over the persistence of unlawful kite flying in elements of the province and has imposed a whole ban beneath the Kite Flying Rules Invoice 2025. Beneath the regulation, the provincial cupboard has allowed restricted and controlled Basant celebrations solely in Lahore on February 6, 7 and eight.
A spokesperson clarified that kite flying and kite manufacturing are strictly prohibited anyplace within the province earlier than the designated dates. Unlawful kite flying poses a critical menace to human life and public security, and in earlier years a number of pedestrians had been injured as a result of harmful strings used within the exercise.
The Residence Division stated defending human lives stays the federal government’s prime precedence and that hazardous kite flying wouldn’t be tolerated beneath any circumstances. Through the Spring Pageant, Basant might be permitted strictly as a cultural exercise, whereas the usage of sharp, metallic or chemical-coated strings (manjha) will stay fully banned.
These concerned in unlawful kite manufacturing or sale could face heavy fines and prolonged jail phrases. Authorities have been instructed to take motion with out discrimination towards kite makers, suppliers and all people concerned in unlawful kite flying, in accordance with the Kite Flying Rules Invoice 2025.
The Residence Division has directed district administrations to submit detailed compliance reviews and has urged the general public to observe the regulation and have a good time Basant safely throughout permitted occasions.
