As per the reports by ARY News, a very unfortunate incident took place in Lahore as the pet lion was shot dead after it escaped from its cage.
It happened in the Harbanspura area, where the lion broke loose from the cage at a private residence. It attacked three individuals injuring them and proceeded to escape into the adjoining drain.
Attempts to capture the lion did not succeed, and hence, security personnel opened fire on the animal. The police arrived later and started the legal process.
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Owning exotic animals, including big cats, has become a status symbol amongst certain affluent individuals.
Just recently, a YouTuber by the name of Rajab Butt was arrested for illegally maintaining a lion cub while showing off firearms.
Authorities of the Wildlife Department and the police raided Butt’s house in the Chuhng area after complaints that he possessed wildlife without proper documentation. The operation also recovered the cub that was purportedly given as a wedding gift.
A Punjab police spokesman confirmed that Butt has been registered an FIR.