Punjab Bans Private Ownership of Lions Following Child Mauling Incident
LAHORE, Pakistan – Punjab’s Chief Minister has ordered a complete ban on private ownership of lions across the province after an eight-year-old boy lost his arm in a mauling incident.The Chief Minister took serious notice of the attack, which resulted in the child losing his limb, and immediately directed authorities to revoke all permissions for…
LAHORE, Pakistan – Punjab’s Chief Minister has ordered a complete ban on private ownership of lions across the province after an eight-year-old boy lost his arm in a mauling incident.
The Chief Minister took serious notice of the attack, which resulted in the child losing his limb, and immediately directed authorities to revoke all permissions for keeping lions as pets in Punjab, according to official sources.
The incident has reignited debate over exotic animal ownership in Pakistan, where keeping big cats as status symbols has become increasingly popular among wealthy individuals in recent years.
Under the new directive, all existing permits for private lion ownership will be cancelled, and authorities are expected to begin enforcement of the ban immediately.
Animal welfare advocates have long called for stricter regulations on exotic pet ownership, citing safety risks to both the public and the animals themselves.
Details about the child’s condition and the circumstances of the attack were not immediately available.
