LAHORE: Lahoris defied the provincial governmentÂ’s ban on kite-flying during Basant celebrations, which were marked by aerial firing and fireworks on Saturday and Sunday night. Around 900 people, including women and children, were arrested for violating the ban, a Lahore police spokesman said. Meanwhile, at least one youth died and 450 people were injured during kite-flying and Public hospitals across the city and several private hospitals have confirmed admitting and treating dozens of patients for injuries sustained during Basant celebrations. In Ghaziabad, 21-year-old Farooq got into a quarrel with his neighbour, Manzoor Ahmad, while kite-flying. The argument flared up and Ahmad shot Farooq, and the latter died on the spot. Police have arrested Ahmad.
Stray bullets hit a nine-year-old girl in Samanabad, a six-year-old girl in Lahori Gate, a boy in Sultan Pura and another in Gawalmandi. All the children have been admitted to hospital and one was reported to be in critical condition. There were several incidents of people being wounded by metal strings used for kites and falling down while kite-flying.
| The carnage! Oh! The humanity! |