LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of a young man who was electrocuted and conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family. She also expressed concern over incidents in which children were injured during kite-flying activities.
The chief minister directed the authorities to strictly enforce the installation of safety rods on motorcycles and ordered that motorcycles without safety rods be barred from entering red-zone areas.
She further instructed the administration to launch a citywide crackdown on the use of metallic kite string, stressing that the use of metallic and prohibited string turned moments of joy into tragedy.
Appealing to the public, Maryam Nawaz urged the citizens to refrain from using banned and metallic kite string, emphasising that public safety must be prioritised during festivities.
