Basant turns deadly in Lahore as two youths lose lives chasing kites

Basant turns deadly in Lahore as two youths lose lives chasing kites

Two youths lose lives chasing kites in Lahore. File photo

February, 7 2026

LAHORE (Web Desk): Basant kite incidents turned deadly in Lahore as two youths died and several others were injured while chasing falling kites during celebrations.

According to reports, the first tragic incident happened near Sukh Nehar in the Bagbanpura area. A 25 year old man, Ali Rashid, climbed an electric pole to catch a falling kite.

During this risky attempt, he received a powerful electric shock and died on the spot. Rescue teams reached quickly and shifted his body to the hospital after completing legal procedures.

Police confirmed that another deadly incident occurred in the same Bagbanpura area. An 18 year old boy fell from the roof while trying to catch a kite and lost his life. He was the only brother of his two sisters, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking for the family.

Several other people were also injured during Basant kite activities in different areas of Lahore. In Defence Phase Five, a young man named Rafi was injured by a sharp kite string and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. In Gulshan Ravi, an 8 year old child Arsa and a 45 year old man Shabbir were also injured after being hit by kite strings.

In the Lower Mall area, a 12 year old boy Abdul Wahid was injured by a kite string. Meanwhile, a 14 year old boy Salman fell from a tree while trying to remove a kite and suffered injuries. All injured individuals were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals where they received medical care.

Rescue officials urged citizens to be careful during Basant celebrations and avoid dangerous actions such as climbing poles, roofs, or trees to catch kites. They warned that unsafe kite flying and careless behavior can lead to serious injuries and loss of life.

Officials also said that lack of safety measures and public negligence are major reasons behind such tragic incidents during Basant every year. They emphasized that public awareness and responsible behavior are necessary to prevent further loss of innocent lives.

This tragedy shows that Basant, while a joyful festival, can quickly turn dangerous. Many people ignore safety in excitement and take serious risks. Authorities may now increase safety warnings or restrictions to prevent more accidents. Public cooperation will be the key to avoiding such heartbreaking losses in the future.