LHC seeks detailed report on Basant safety measures

LHC seeks detailed report on Basant safety measures

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sought a detailed report from authorities on measures taken to ensure safe Basant celebrations while hearing petitions challenging permission for the kite-flying festival. Justice Awais Khalid heard petitions filed by the Judicial Activism Panel and others. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, Director General Public Relations (DGPR) and other officials appeared before the court. The DGPR informed the court t…

Lahore unveils comprehensive safety plan for Basant

Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Wednesday announced that fines would be imposed from Feb 1 on motorcyclists riding without safety rods, as part of a comprehensive safety plan for Basant. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Town Hall to launch the installation of safety rods and a public awareness campaign under the Safe Basant initiative. The event was organised jointly with Lahore Commissioner Maryam…