RAWALPINDI: The Punjab home department has issued a notification banning temporary mechanical rides set up during Eidul Azha 2025 holidays, fairs, festivals, and other short-term seasonal events across the province.
As per the details, In the past accidents involving mechanical rides have occurred due to malfunctions or rides collapsing, causing deaths, including children, and injuries to others. Such incidents have been reported at amusement and water parks in cities like Lahore and Multan.
These accidents often happen during Eid or Christmas holidays when more families visit amusement parks to enjoy rides with their children.
According to the notification issued today, temporary mechanical rides set up for Eidul Azha 2025 will not be allowed to operate anywhere in Punjab. However, permanent rides at amusement parks, theme parks, and play areas can operate if their owners provide a fitness certificate.
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Owners must confirm to their local deputy commissioners that each ride has been inspected for safety and meets all required standards to protect the public. A similar ban was put in place during Eidul Fitr earlier this year.
Eidul Azha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, as announced by Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad, chairman of the moon-sighting committee, after a meeting in Islamabad to review moon-sighting reports.
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The Punjab government also announced that Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure will be enforced from June 5 to June 11 to maintain public peace and safety.
A notification from the provincial government today stated that during Eidul Azha, some people burn the heads and feet of sacrificial animals, producing unhealthy smoke and unpleasant odors.
It also noted that people throw animal remains, such as entrails, on roadsides or into drains, causing bad smells, unsanitary conditions, and sewerage blockages.
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The notification further mentioned that some individuals swim in canals, ponds, lakes, rivers, or distributaries during Eid holidays, which puts their lives at risk.
Additionally, cattle sellers set up unauthorized sale points for sacrificial animals in populated areas, leading to traffic problems and the spread of diseases.
These activities are said to harm public health, create disturbances, and cause public dissatisfaction.
To address these issues, the government has banned the following activities from June 5 to June 11 across Punjab: burning animal heads and feet in public places swimming, bathing, or boating in rivers, lakes, or dams; throwing animal remains into manholes, drains, or canals; selling or buying sacrificial animals outside designated cattle markets; and displaying arms and ammunition.
