A detailed 27-point safety plan for Basant has been presented by Punjab Police to the Lahore High Court.
Although kite flying remains banned across Punjab, the provincial government has allowed limited Basant festivities to be celebrated in Lahore on February 6, 7 and 8, marking the return of the traditional festival after decades.
The plan states that 5,000 free rickshaws will be deployed across the city, while any motorcycles without safety antennas will not be allowed to enter red zones. All motorcycle riders including passengers, must wear helmets.
Chemical and glass string will remain strictly banned with only cotton thread string permitted to fly kites. Quick emergency response teams will be deployed throughout the city to handle emergencies.
All Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, RPOs and DPOs have been tasked with ensuring that preparation and usage of kites and strings is only carried out in permitted areas.