A 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after a kite string slashed his throat in Nawankot area of Lahore on Wednesday.  The victim, identified as Noman, was the sole breadwinner of his family. He was riding his motorcycle when a stray kite string struck his neck, severing his jugular vein. Bystanders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. 

This incident has once again raised serious concerns about the enforcement of the ban on kite flying and the use of dangerous materials like chemically coated and glass-laced strings.  Eyewitnesses reported that despite repeated incidents and public outcry, kite flying continues unabated in various parts of Lahore. They criticized law enforcement agencies for failing to curb the dangerous practice, which remains a persistent threat to public safety.  

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)