Shahbaz Sharif orders the suspension of the officers on kite flying

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while taking strict notice of injuring of a girl due to string in Sheikhupura and some incidents of kite flying in Lahore and Sheikhupura has ordered immediate suspension of concerned DSPs and SHOs. He directed Inspector General Police to suspend DSPs and SHOs of Lahore and Sheikhupura where incidents of kite flying took place and a report be submitted.

He was addressing a meeting with regard to implementation on law of kite flying through video conference at Civil Secretariat, here today. Inspector General Police, Secretary Home, Commissioner Lahore Division, RPO, DPO and DCO Sheikhupura attended the meeting through video conference.

The Chief Minister expressed strong indignation over some incidents of kite flying and ordered indiscriminate action against violators. Shahbaz Sharif said that he did not tolerate incidents of kite flying earlier nor will do so in future. He warned that in case of complaint of kite flying, action will be taken against the concerned police officers of those areas.

He directed that strict implementation on the law of ban on kite flying should be ensured. He said that police and administration should discharge their duties efficiently for ensuring implementation of law. He said that action should also be taken against those dealing in kites and kite string and police and administration should keep a vigilant eye on kite flying.