Kite string slashes biker’s throat in Defence

LAHORE: A motorcyclist was injured after a stray kite string wrapped around his neck leaving him seriously injured in the DHA Phase 3 area here on Wednesday.

According to police, Sabir, 50, was going from X Block on his motorcycle when the kite string wrapped around his neck. Rescue 1122 personnel reached the spot and shifted the injured man to Lahore General Hospital.The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) doctors saved the life of the victim by performing a successful surgery on time.According to the LGH MS Dr Faryad Hussain, the outer jugular vein of Sabir Masih was bleeding. The patient was brought to the hospital in a seriously injured condition with massive bleeding and was immediately shifted to the operation theatre without making a slip. Surgeons of the LGH performed a major surgery to save his life. After surgery, his external jugular vein was tied and bleeding stopped.Dr Faryad Hussain said that the condition of the injured Sabir Masih is now out of danger. He highlighted that the best medical facilities are being provided to the injured on the instructions of CM Maryam Nawaz.

In addition, PGMI Principal Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar said that to save the life of Sabir Masih, the health professionals of LGH assessed the critical situation and performed an immediate operation, which is a reflection of their professional skills. Later, MS Dr Faryad Hussain visited the injured Sabir Masih. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran visited the injured man at the hospital and met with his family. He assured them of full support and directed officials to provide the best medical care to the victim.

Speaking to the media, DIG stated that a comprehensive investigation into the incident has been launched under the supervision of the relevant SP, with the District Intelligence Branch also involved. 'The city remains on high alert against kite flying. Strict action will be taken against those responsible. There will be no leniency,' he asserted.

Despite a strict ban on kite flying in Lahore, incidents of injuries caused by kite strings continue to surface. The DIG reiterated the administration's commitment to eliminating this dangerous practice and holding violators accountable.

Man dies in road accident

A 40-year-old man died in a road accident in Johar Town on Wednesday. Mukhtar was crossing the road when a speeding vehicle hit him, leaving him injured critically. He was rushed to Jinnah Hospital where he died.

Two gangsters held

Nawab Town police arrested a two-member gang involved in robbing citizens at gunpoint near ATMs on Wednesday.

The police traced the gagsters identified as Usman alias Raju Rocket, and Jameel with the help of CCTV footage. The police also recovered over Rs1million, ten stolen mobile phones, two pistols, and two stolen motorcycles from their possession.