Lahore — The Lahore district administration has kicked off a citywide campaign to install safety rods on motorcycles, aiming to shield riders from dangerous kite strings during the upcoming ‘Safe Basant’ celebrations from February 6 to 8, 2026.
The initiative was formally launched at Azadi Chowk by Commissioner Maryam Khan, Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana, and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Dr. Athar Waheed. A road safety camp on Yadgar Road began offering free installations, with officials personally reviewing the process and stressing strict enforcement of safety rules.
احتیاط تحفظ کی ضامن ہے۔
موٹر سائیکلز پر سیفٹی وائرز لگائیں، اپنی زندگی کو دھاتی ڈور سے محفوظ بنائیں۔#PunjabPolice #Safety #Awareness #SafetyWire #SafetyRods pic.twitter.com/2aJVzmn7dw— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) January 21, 2026
Key Highlights
- Lahore district administration started free safety rod installations on motorcycles at camps including Azadi Chowk on January 21, 2026.
- Commissioner Maryam Khan, CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana, and CTO Dr. Athar Waheed inaugurated the campaign.
- 100 road safety camps set up across the city; 50,000–60,000 rods installed daily, targeting over one million motorcycles.
- No motorcycle allowed on Lahore roads without safety rods during Basant; violations to face strict legal action.
- Punjab Higher Education Department directed public universities and colleges to provide buses and drivers for free public transport during Feb 6–8.
- Kite and string sales permitted only from Feb 1–8; manufacturing restricted to registered Lahore-based businesses with valid NOCs.
- ‘Safe Basant’ limited to Lahore district; kite flying banned before Feb 6.
- Zero tolerance for aerial firing, unsafe kite strings, and other violations, officials warned.
CTO Waheed highlighted that the massive rollout of safety rods — distributed free at camps — will significantly reduce injury risks from sharp strings. Commissioner Khan confirmed free bus services across the city to ease traffic and boost public safety during the three-day festival.
The Punjab government’s ‘Mehfooz Basant’ plan coordinates police, traffic authorities, district administration, and educational institutions to ensure peaceful, regulated celebrations. Strict measures on kite materials and aerial firing aim to prevent accidents while preserving the cultural spirit of the event.
With coordinated efforts, Lahore is set for a safer Basant season. The focus remains on protecting lives, reducing congestion, and upholding law and order for the benefit of every citizen.
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