Bad news for kite flyers, this country has banned it! There may be 5 years jail and a fine of Rs 20 lakh

Obnews International Desk: The government of Pakistan's Punjab province has made a new law to permanently ban kite flying. Now strict punishment and heavy fine will be imposed for flying or making kites. The decision has been taken ahead of the spring festival, when traditionally people welcome spring by flying kites.

Let us tell you that kite flying has been banned in Punjab due to accidents. The incidents of people getting injured by kites while flying kites had increased. It was first banned in Pakistan in 2005 in Lahore, during which time 11 people were injured due to kite flying. After which a ban was imposed on kite flying there.

So many years in jail and heavy fine

Under the new law, full preparations have now been made to impose heavy fines. Now flying kites in Pakistan can result in imprisonment of 3 to 5 years and a fine of up to 20 lakh Pakistani rupees. The punishment for kite and manja makers is even more stringent, with imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh.

Let us tell you that kite flying is a very old tradition in Punjab on the spring festival. People celebrate this day by flying kites. But now due to security reasons the government has banned kite flying.

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Bill passed with majority

Pakistan's ruling Muslim League party lawmaker Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman introduced a new bill, which was passed with a majority. He says that the main objective of this law is to increase the safety of people and reduce the dangers associated with kite flying.

Trying to strike a balance between tradition

In fact, the decision to impose a permanent ban on kite flying in Punjab is an attempt to strike a balance between safety and tradition. On one hand this law takes into account people's safety, while on the other hand it prevents a favorite cultural activity. Public feedback on the impact of this law and its implementation will be important.