LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to implement safety measures to ensure a secure Basant festival, making the construction of a 3.5-foot boundary wall mandatory by December 31, ARY News reported.
Home Secretary Punjab Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi presided over a meeting to review arrangements for Basant 2027.
The Home Secretary announced that a safe Basant will be celebrated from March 12 to 14, 2027.
Dr. Qazi categorically stated that kite flying will not be permitted on unsafe or structurally unsound roofs. He directed property owners to construct a 3.5-foot boundary wall by December 31, 2026, making it a strict requirement for hosting Basant activities. He also instructed residents to complete all necessary repairs on designated roofs, ladders, and balconies before the December 31 deadline.
Furthermore, the Home Secretary instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore to conduct safety inspections of old buildings and residential rooftops. He emphasized that kite flying will not be allowed on structures deemed unsafe.
Kite flying will remain strictly prohibited on all days except during the official Basant festival from March 12 to 14. Violators flying kites outside these designated dates will face heavy penalties, including fines of up to Rs 2 million and a five-year prison sentence.