Punjab CM Maryam, Nawaz Sharif visit house of youth killed by kite string in Faisalabad

LAHORE (92 News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and PML-N Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited the residence of a young man who was killed by kite string at Railway Housing Colony, Samanabad.

They offered their condolences to Asif Ashfaq's father Muhammad Ashfaq and other family members. They prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of Asif Ashfaq, and expressed their deep grief, sorrow and sympathies with the bereaved family.

The CM said the painful death of Asif Ashfaq is a matter of concern for the entire society. "Kite flying has become a blood sport, not a pastime anymore.” She requested the parents to fulfill their social responsibility of preventing their children from flying kites. She said strict legal action would be taken on making, selling and buying of metallic kite string.

Meanwhile, they also visited the residence of deceased sewer men of WASA in Faisalabad. Asif Masih and Shaan Masih of WASA Faisalabad were killed a couple of days ago while cleaning sewage due to the presence of toxic gas inside.