LAHORE, Nov 9: A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed by the string of a stray kite on Multan Road near Mandi Stop on Wednesday.

Sabzazar police shifted the body to Mayo Hospital’s morgue for autopsy.

Witnesses told the police a motorcyclist fell from the bike soon after a string inflicted a deep cut on his throat.

The victim identified as Muhammad Asif of Kot Lakhpat died instantly.

The Sabzazar additional SHO said Asif was going to inquire after his mother, who was admitted to Social Security Hospital, at the time of the incident.

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