At least 17 people lost their lives during Basant celebrations in Lahore, according to a report submitted by the Home Department to the Lahore High Court (LHC).
The court has now sought detailed information about those injured during the festival, particularly in incidents involving kite strings.
The matter came up during a hearing on various petitions seeking details of deaths and other incidents linked to Basant in the provincial capital. The case was heard by Justice Owais Khalid on petitions filed by the Judicial Activism Panel and others.
During the proceedings, the Home Department submitted a detailed report on Basant-related fatalities in Lahore. The court also directed authorities to provide complete data about individuals injured during the celebrations.
17 deaths confirmed
According to the report submitted to the court, a total of 17 deaths occurred during Basant in Lahore. The breakdown of fatalities reveals that three people died due to electrocution. Two individuals lost their lives after falling from a tree. Twelve people died after falling from rooftops while participating in kite-flying activities.
Court seeks data on injured
During the hearing, Advocate Azhar Siddique pointed out that data regarding those injured during Basant had not been provided. Taking notice of the omission, the Lahore High Court sought comprehensive details of individuals injured during Basant, including those harmed by kite string incidents.
The court has directed the relevant authorities to submit the required information, as concerns continue over the safety risks associated with the traditional kite-flying festival.
