Punjab Police are continuing a strict crackdown on violations of the Anti-Kite Flying Act across the province, a police spokesperson said.
Giving details, police said that this year 11,397 people have been arrested and 10,849 cases registered under the law. Officers have recovered 599,340 kites from the accused.
Lahore enforcement and kite seizures
In the provincial capital, police said 5,740 people were arrested and 5,466 cases were registered. Officers recovered more than 217,000 kites and 7,875 string spinning wheels, known as charkhi, from Lahore.
The Inspector General of Police Punjab has instructed that illegal kite flying will not be tolerated anywhere in the province. The police chief has also ordered the arrest of people involved in illegal metal string and online kite business.
Basant festival approved for January and February 2027
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a 10-day Basant festival across the province to mark the arrival of 2027, and has directed authorities to organise it. The festivities will run from January 29 to February 7, 2027.
The decision follows the festival’s grand return to the province last year after a hiatus of 25 years. Authorities in Lahore have appealed to residents to complete safety measures, saying the steps aim to protect lives and ensure a safe festival.
Lahore bans transport of kite-flying materials
The district administration in Lahore has imposed a complete ban on transporting kite-flying materials through courier companies and transport services in the city.
