Authorities seek to ensure safety and uphold wildlife regulations amid rising incidents involving exotic pets.
Pet Lion Attack: Owners Face Legal Action After Dramatic Incident
Pet Lion Attack: Owners Face Legal Action After Dramatic Incident
A pet lion in Lahore, Pakistan, attacks a woman and her children, leading to owner arrests.
In an alarming event in Lahore, Pakistan, the owners of a pet lion have been arrested after their wild animal attacked a woman and her three young children. CCTV footage captured the lion as it leaped over a concrete wall and charged at the family, leaving them injured but now stable. Authorities have charged the owners for keeping the wild cat without a proper license and for negligence. Although owning exotic pets like lions is legal in Pakistan, strict rules govern at-home care. This incident has prompted police to intensify their efforts against illegal wildlife ownership, leading to more arrests and recoveries of lions in the region.
