Section 144 imposed a ban on flying kites in Udaipur on Makar Sankranti.

In view of Makar Sankranti and upcoming festivals in Udaipur, the District Administration has imposed Section 144 in the city till 31^st January and banned kites flying for four hours after being directed by the state government.

Additional District Collector (ADC) of the city Prabha Gautam said that this has been done with a view to prevent the loss of life of two-wheeler drivers and birds from metal mixed manjha used for kite flying on Makar Sankranti festival.