DIJKOT:
A motorcyclist lost his life on the spot due to a kite string accident on Dijkot Road on Friday.
The victim, identified as 35-year-old Asif Ashfaq from Barafwala Chowk, Sumanabad, was en route from Novelty Bridge to Jhang Bazar when the incident took place.
Upon reaching near Jatt Brothers Steel Store, a kite string entangled around his neck, severing his jugular vein.
Passers-by alerted the authorities, and police officers, including SSP Operation Hasan Javed Bhatti, SP Iqbal Town Usman Munir, and DSP Factory Area Rana Attaur Rahman, promptly responded to the scene. The body was taken into custody by the police and later handed over to the deceased’s heirs.
In light of the incident, Chief Police Officer (CPO) Captain (retd) Muhammad Ali Zia took notice and suspended SHO Factory Area Saqib Riaz.
Additionally, the CPO has instructed all SHOs across the district to enforce strict measures to prevent kite flying accidents, which have caused injuries to more than two dozen people in Faisalabad over the past month and a half.
The tragic death underscores the dangers associated with kite flying, prompting immediate action from law enforcement authorities.
Measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the public and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2024.
