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Police crackdown on kite flying launched in Rawalpindi

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…

Police crackdown on kite flying launched in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi police have initiated a crackdown on kite flying and aerial firing in the city, according to a police spokesperson. The campaign, launched at the behest of CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, targets kite suppliers, sellers, and kite flyers. Senior officers will oversee the crackdown, which includes online surveillance and monitoring of equipment deliveries via various modes.

The police enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards such activities. Citizens are urged to report such incidents to the police emergency helpline 15. Two police officials, Faisal and Asad Mehmood, were injured while on security duty at the CPO's residence; they were hit by a motorcycle and are recovering in the hospital.

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