Police in Rawalpindi have registered a case against an unidentified youth after a video showing him performing dangerous one-wheeling stunts with a girl on a motorcycle went viral on social media. The case was filed on the complaint of the Incharge Traffic Cantt, following notice taken by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Farhan Aslam. No arrests have been made so far.
Rawalpindi police open case over viral stunt video
After the First Information Report (FIR) was registered, police launched an investigation to identify and locate the suspect. Officers are using Safe City surveillance cameras across the city to trace him.
Punjab cracks down on illegal kite flying
A police spokesperson said Punjab Police are continuing to act against violations of the Anti-Kite Flying Act across the province. Police said 11,397 accused have been arrested and 10,849 cases registered this year, with 599,340 kites recovered from those accused.
In the provincial capital Lahore, police said 5,740 accused were arrested and 5,466 cases were registered. More than 217,000 kites and 7,875 charkhi (string spinning wheels) were recovered from the city. The Inspector General of Police Punjab has ordered that illegal kite flying will not be tolerated anywhere in the province, and has directed the arrest of people involved in illegal metal string and online kite businesses.
Basant festival approved for 2027 celebrations
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a 10-day Basant festival across the province to mark the arrival of 2027. Under her instructions, the festivities will run from January 29 to February 7, 2027. The decision follows the festival’s return to the province last year after a gap of 25 years.
Authorities in Lahore have urged residents to complete safety measures ahead of Basant 2027, saying the steps are aimed at protecting lives. The district administration has also imposed a complete ban on transporting kite-flying materials through courier companies and transport services in the city.
