KARACHI: The K-Electric cautions against kite flying near power infrastructure, urging residents to avoid engaging in the sport, particularly near high-tension transmission lines, to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.

“The metal or chemical coated wires used in kite flying conduct electricity. Just the mere presence of a metallic wire within the field, even without actual contact with a transmission line, around high-tension wires carry the risk of electrocution with lasting injury or fatality. We urge the residents of Karachi to embody Ramazan’s spirit by enjoying activities that do not present a hazard to their safety and that of others,” said senior KE official Imran Rana in a statement on Wednesday.

Published in Dawn, March 13th, 2025