RAWALPINDI: Police have launched a crackdown on kite flying and aerial firing in the city.

In addition to online surveillance, action is being taken against previous record holders. Moreover, the delivery of kite flying equipment via goods transport and other modes will be monitored.

A police spokesman said following the instructions of CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, the police launched the crackdown against kite suppliers, kite sellers and kite flying.

The CPO directed that senior officers should supervise the crackdown.

There is a zero tolerance policy against kite flying and aerial firing. Citizens are requested to discourage kite flying and aerial firing and report such activities on the police emergency helpline 15.

Meanwhile, two police officials deployed on security duty at the residence of the CPO landed in the emergency ward of the District Headquarters Hospital with multiple injuries they sustained after being hit by a motorcycle on Sunday.

According to the police, Faisal and Asad Mehmood were hit by a speeding motorcycle. As a result, both sustained injuries and were shifted to the hospital. However, their condition was stated to be stable.

Published in Dawn, August 31st, 2026