The recent Basant festival in Lahore, held from February 6 to 8, 2026, has been marred by tragedy, with the Punjab Home Department reporting 17 fatalities due to various accidents during the celebrations. According to a report submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC), the deaths were attributed to electrocution and falls from rooftops and trees. Specifically, the report detailed that three individuals died from electrocution, two from tree falls, and 12 from rooftop falls. The court proceedings highlighted concerns over the lack of data regarding injuries caused by kite strings, with the petitioner's counsel stating, "Basant has become a life-threatening danger instead of a festival," and emphasizing the need for accountability and a judicial investigation into the events surrounding the festival (ProPakistani, Dawn, ARY News).
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Seventeen Deaths Reported During Basant Festival In Lahore
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The Basant festival in Lahore faced tragedy with 17 fatalities from accidents, raising safety concerns despite strict regulations. Calls for accountability and judicial investigation are ongoing.
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