During the first day of the Basant festival in Lahore, one person died and six others were injured in various incidents linked to kite flying. The victim, a 25-year-old man, was electrocuted while trying to retrieve a kite from an electricity pole.
Among the injured were three children who were hurt while chasing or picking up kites, and at least one adult suffered injuries from a kite string. Other accidents involved people falling from rooftops or being struck by kite lines as festivities took place across the city.
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Authorities have urged the public to follow safety precautions while participating in Basant to prevent further injuries during the ongoing celebrations.
