Punjab Bans Private Ownership of Lions After Child Attacks, following a series of alarming pet lion incidents in Lahore. The decision, announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, comes after two children suffered serious injuries due to pet lion attacks. Authorities highlighted that unsafe enclosures and negligence led to these attacks, raising public safety concerns.
Last week, eight-year-old Wajid Ali from the Sabzazar area lost his arm when a pet lion attacked him. The owner falsely claimed a machine caused the injury. In a separate incident, an eight-year-old girl in the Bhekewal Pind area was hurt when a pet lioness escaped an auto-rickshaw during transport. Both incidents show the risks of keeping big cats in residential areas.
In response, the government implemented a strict exotic animal ban. Officials have already conducted a big cat seizure in Punjab, confiscating 59 animals and arresting 10 individuals for violating lion ownership law and other exotic pet regulations. Breeder Fayaz alias Faizi and others were sent to judicial remand. Authorities emphasized that strict enforcement will continue to prevent further incidents.
The ban also aims to improve wildlife protection in Punjab and prevent animal cruelty. Children and families are now safer because dangerous animals are no longer allowed in homes. Authorities encourage citizens to report illegal exotic pets and support wildlife conservation measures. Victims like Wajid Ali will receive medical aid, including a modern bionic arm to restore mobility.
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Punjab bans private ownership of lions after child attacks, enforcing the exotic animal ban and big cat seizure in Punjab for public safety.
