LAHORE – Two children and a woman were severely injured by a pet lion in an area of Johar Town in Lahore, it emerged on Friday.
According to police, the cage of the pet lion at the farmhouse in Johar Town was left open. Footage shows the lion jumping over the farmhouse wall onto the street and injuring a woman passing by.
At the same time, a man runs after the lion from the farmhouse trying to save the woman. The lion leaves the woman and moves forward to injure two children.
Police say the farmhouse belongs to two brothers, Malik Azam alias Shani and Malik Nazim.
The injured—5-year-old Zoya, 7-year-old Azhan, and 27-year-old Samina—have been transferred to the hospital.
Police have arrested the duo brothers after the incident.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said that the protection of citizens’ lives and property is a top priority. Action will be taken against those who show negligence.
The illegal possession of wild animals, including big cats like lions and tigers, remains a serious issue in Pakistan.
Many exotic animals are kept in private homes or farms without proper permits or safety measures, posing grave risks to both the owners and the public. These animals often escape, leading to dangerous attacks as well as legal and ethical concerns.
Authorities and wildlife conservationists have repeatedly warned against the private ownership of wild animals. Such practices not only endanger human lives but also violate wildlife protection laws and threaten animal welfare.
The government continues to work on strengthening enforcement of regulations and raising public awareness to curb illegal exotic pet keeping in the country.
