Cop's stern warning against kite flyers goes viral

ISLAMABAD:

In a bid to curb kite flying and the use of dangerous metal wire in the federal capital, SHO of the Secretariat Police Station, Sub-Inspector Ashfaq Waraich, issued a stern warning that went viral on social media.

In a video of his announcement, the SHO stated that not only would he personally punish kite flyers by beating them with shoes, but he would also file a case against their fathers. He further declared that any child caught flying kites with metal wires would face severe consequences, and he would also file a case against their fathers.

The SHO addressed both kite flyers and their families, warning them to listen carefully to his message. When contacted by The Express Tribune, SHO Ashfaq confirmed that he had made this announcement, particularly to address the issue of illegal kite flying with metal wire in the Secretariat police jurisdiction, including areas like Muslim Colony. He explained that many people in these areas have illegally occupied CDA land, built large homes, and established slum settlements.

Ashfaq clarified that his intention was to warn the kite flyers about the dangers of using metal wires, especially since this practice poses a serious threat to public safety. He emphasised that the residents of these areas are often uncooperative and do not respond to gentle approaches, which is why he used a strict tone to get his message across.

When asked about the threats in his announcement regarding destroying homes and filing FIRs against parents, the SHO stated that it was never his intention to take such extreme actions. He acknowledged that in his emotional state during the announcement, some words were wrongly spoken. His true objective was to protect people from the life-threatening consequences of the metal wires used in kite flying, not to resort to violence or unjust actions.