Drones to be used to check kite flying in Rawalpindi

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

RAWALPINDI: The city police have decided to use drones to check kite flying that has claimed many lives in the past.

The measure has been taken after the police decided to implement a strict control regime against the people who violate the ban on kite flying.

The city police officer (CPO) has directed all the SHOs to launch and aggressive campaign against kite flyers and sellers.

He also warned the police that strict departmental action would be initiated against the SHOs, who may face suspension, if the violation of ban takes place in anyone’s area.

City Police Officer Faisal Rana while addressing the meeting attended by SPs stressed the need for controlling kite flying and selling.

The CPO said the police had started surveillance of kite flyers and sellers by using latest scientific technology.

He directed the police officers to stop kite flying and check selling of kites.

CPO Faisal Rana ordered crackdown on kite sellers and their godowns in Rawalpindi.

The city police officer also directed to arrest the stockists and sellers of kites and strings.

Published in Dawn, November 28th, 2019

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Gordon D. Walker

Nov 28, 2019 09:54am

What a recipe for disaster... Drones... And kites in the same airspace. What 'gentle genius' thought this up? Gordon D. Walker Canada

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parveez shafi

Nov 28, 2019 11:35am

From my resent visit to a small town in Punjab, I saw alot of kite flying. I mean the sky was quite full. I was offered to have a go, when I declined, because it was against the law. I was told that was not an issue. I questioned these young lads. I was told there is no problem as they pay the police and thats it. Sometimes the young lads are taken to the police station, and on their way a deal is done, a small payment is made, and they are released. What are we teaching our youngsters, that break the law, and get away with a small bribe. But what I saw that was dangerous was young kids running on main busy roads after kites. Few accident are bound to happen. Its all very well having these laws, but to implement them is another thing.

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hassib

Nov 28, 2019 12:11pm

@Gordon D. Walker, that's the point, there shouldn't be any kites...

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