Govt bans temporary mechanical rides

The spokesperson clarified that the decision had been made to protect lives.

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LAHORE:

The Punjab government has banned temporarily installed mechanical rides during the Eidul Azha holiday.

According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the ban applies to mechanical rides that are set up temporarily during the holidays.

Mechanical rides permanently installed in amusement parks across the province are exempt from the ban with a condition to get the fitness certificates from the deputy commissioners.

Under the directives issued by the department, the district administrations will verify that every mechanical ride meets all necessary safety standards before issuing the certificate.

The spokesperson clarified that the decision to ban temporary and mobile mechanical rides had been made to protect lives.

During the Eid holidays, a large number of citizens, especially children, use the rides. Temporary rides often fail to meet security protocols and pose a threat to citizens due to overloading.

The ban will remain in effect throughout the Eid holidays.