Basant ban retained by Punjab government
The Punjab government on Sunday decided to retain a ban on kite flying and Basant Festival in Lahore.
LAHORE:
The Punjab government on Sunday decided to retain a ban on kite flying and Basant Festival in Lahore.
According to a handout, the ban has been retained for the protection of life and property of people.
Earlier, the Kite flying association had announced to celebrate Basant on the February 27-28, and had asked the government to reconsider the ban. The Punjab government, after considerable consultations, refused to lift the ban.
The kite flying association has refused to comment on the decision, saying it has not been informed about the ban officially.
The Punjab government and police say strict action will taken against those who violate the ban.
The Punjab government on Sunday decided to retain a ban on kite flying and Basant Festival in Lahore.
According to a handout, the ban has been retained for the protection of life and property of people.
Earlier, the Kite flying association had announced to celebrate Basant on the February 27-28, and had asked the government to reconsider the ban. The Punjab government, after considerable consultations, refused to lift the ban.
The kite flying association has refused to comment on the decision, saying it has not been informed about the ban officially.
The Punjab government and police say strict action will taken against those who violate the ban.