Gujranwala: Punjab government has failed to save the citizens from risks posed by kite string as a young man has been killed after the string slit his throat near Baghbanpura Chowk in Gujranwala on Sunday.
According to details, the victim Sadiq (30) was on his way back to home when a kite string fell on him, slitting his throat open.
Sadiq was rushed to hospital in area but did not sustained his injuries and died even before reaching to the hospital.
Earlier in January, the Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar imposed a complete ban on Basant festival across the province.
A few days ago, a 33-year-old man was injured due to a kite string at Wahdat Road in Lahore.
In April, a Faisalabad man known as Zeeshan was on his way back to home on a motorcycle when a kite string fell on him, slitting his throat in factory area. He died on the spot.
Famous Portuguese footballer dies in traffic accident
- 14 hours ago
South African Air Chief calls on CJCSC, discusses defence ties, regional issues
- 13 hours ago
Helmets mandatory for both bike riders in Islamabad
- 16 hours ago
Disqualification reference filed against 26 opposition Punjab MPAs
- 9 hours ago
Gold price soars Rs800 per tola in Pakistan
- 11 hours ago
Asian Junior Squash Championship: 5 Pakistani players qualify for semi-finals
- 17 hours ago
Russia loses top Russian navy general killed in Ukraine
- 8 hours ago
Pakistan beat Japan to storm into Asian netball final
- 13 hours ago
Death anniversary of folk singer Alam Lohar observed
- 8 hours ago
Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility
- 13 hours ago
Pakistan's first int'l gold medallist Din Mohammad passes away
- 8 hours ago
PM leaves for Azerbaijan to attend ECO summit
- 13 hours ago
