A tragic incident unfolded in Lahore when a pet lion was shot and killed after escaping its enclosure, according to ARY News.
The event took place in the Harbanspura area, where the lion broke free from its cage at a private residence. The animal attacked three individuals, causing injuries, before fleeing to a nearby drain.
Efforts to capture the lion were unsuccessful, prompting security personnel to shoot the animal. Police later arrived at the scene and initiated legal actions.
Owning exotic animals, including big cats, has become a status symbol among some affluent individuals.
Recently, a YouTuber named Rajab Butt was arrested for illegally keeping a lion cub and openly displaying firearms.
Authorities, along with the Wildlife Department, conducted a raid on Butt’s residence in the Chuhng area after reports emerged of his possession of wildlife without proper licensing. The lion cub, reportedly gifted to him during his wedding, was confiscated during the operation.
A Punjab police spokesperson confirmed that a first information report (FIR) was filed against Butt.
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