ISLAMABAD: A ban has been imposed on flying, manufacturing and selling of kites.

The capital administration on Monday said the ban was imposed for two months from February to March.

Material like strings, metallic wires and nylon cords used in kite flying put the lives of citizens at risk.

According to a notification issued by the district magistrate, some people were indulging in manufacturing and selling as well as flying kites using strings, metallic wires and nylon cords which endangered human life.

Allowing them to use houses, shops, hospital buildings etc., encourages such unsafe activities, it added.

“There are sufficient grounds for proceeding under Section 144 of CrPC 1898 and immediate prevention is desirable to prevent danger to human life and disturbance of the public peace and tranquility,” it stated.

“District Magistrate Islamabad Mohammad Hamza Shafqaat in exercise of powers conferred on him under Section 144 prohibits the manufacturing and selling of kites, strings, sharp strings, metallic wire and nylon cords within the limits of Islamabad.”

Owners and occupants of houses, shops, hospitals and other buildings shall not allow flying kites on rooftops.

Teams have been set up for implementation of the ban. Markets and shops would be searched to curb manufacturing and selling of kites and other related items.

After the ban, the capital police arrested a man from I-10/2 after he was found involved in selling kites, strings, metallic wire and nylon cords at his shop.

Likewise, two persons were arrested from the area of Zia Masjid where they were flying kites.

Published in Dawn, February 4th, 2020