Police in Lahore have detained the owners of a pet lion following a harrowing incident in which the big cat attacked a woman and her three children, aged five and seven, after escaping its enclosure. The shocking event was captured on CCTV, showing the lion leaping over a wall and pursuing the woman as she fled in fear. Fortunately, the victims sustained only minor injuries and are now in stable condition.
Pet Lion Owners Arrested After Attack on Woman and Children in Lahore
Pet Lion Owners Arrested After Attack on Woman and Children in Lahore
Pet lion escapes and attacks a woman and her children in Pakistan, leading to arrests and public outcry.
Authorities have accused the lion's owners of negligence for allowing the wild animal to escape and for failing to adhere to regulations regarding pet ownership. While keeping big cats is legal in Pakistan, owners must obtain a special license and house the animals outside city limits. The injured family's father accused the owners of inaction during the attack, asserting they did nothing to intervene.
In response to the incident, Punjab police have escalated efforts to combat illegal wildlife ownership, leading to the arrest of five individuals and the recovery of 13 lions in recent days. This incident underscores the risks associated with keeping wild animals as pets, a trend that has been gaining popularity in Pakistan, particularly among affluent individuals.
Local authorities are now assessing the situation to ensure compliance with wildlife regulations, as public concern about animal rights and safety continues to grow. The case has reignited debates on animal welfare, particularly highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of laws regarding the ownership of exotic animals.
In response to the incident, Punjab police have escalated efforts to combat illegal wildlife ownership, leading to the arrest of five individuals and the recovery of 13 lions in recent days. This incident underscores the risks associated with keeping wild animals as pets, a trend that has been gaining popularity in Pakistan, particularly among affluent individuals.
Local authorities are now assessing the situation to ensure compliance with wildlife regulations, as public concern about animal rights and safety continues to grow. The case has reignited debates on animal welfare, particularly highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of laws regarding the ownership of exotic animals.
