The Punjab Interior Department has issued strict directives for a province-wide crackdown on kite flying and manufacturing.
Under the new regulations, the government has reinforced a zero-tolerance policy against hazardous kite-related activities to protect human lives.
Strict Penalties and Fines
According to the Interior Department, the ban on kite flying and manufacturing remains in effect with significantly toughened penalties.
Violators caught flying kites will face up to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 2 million.
Those involved in making, selling, or transporting kites and prohibited strings will face harsher sentences of up to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 5 million.
The department clarified that a “limited” permission for the Basant festival has been granted only for the provincial capital.
The authorized days for Basant in Lahore are February 6, 7, and 8, 2026.
Any kite flying activity taking place before or after these designated dates and times is strictly illegal and will be dealt with as a criminal offense.
Public Safety Warning
The Punjab Interior Department emphasized that premature kite making or flying at any location poses a severe threat to human life, particularly due to the use of lethal chemical-coated and metallic strings.
Authorities have instructed the police to ensure no violations occur outside the permitted window and to arrest any individuals endangering public safety.
Parents have also been urged to prevent their children from participating in illegal kite-flying activities to avoid heavy legal consequences and potential accidents.
