Lahore – July 3, 2025 — In a shocking and terrifying incident that has sparked outrage across the country, a privately owned lion attacked multiple citizens in Johar Town, Lahore, leaving six people—including two children—in critical condition.
CCTV footage of the attack has gone viral, showing the lion roaming freely in a residential street before lunging at innocent passersby, causing chaos and panic. Eyewitnesses say the animal appeared agitated and unrestrained, raising urgent questions about how such a dangerous predator was allowed to be kept as a “pet” in a densely populated neighborhood.
The owners of the lion fled the scene, abandoning both the victims and the animal. Authorities say they are actively pursuing the culprits, who are now on the run. “This is not just negligence—it’s criminal,” said a senior police official. “We will bring the perpetrators to justice.”
The incident has reignited debate over the legality and ethics of keeping exotic animals in private residences. Citizens are demanding answers:
- Do we live in a jungle now?
- Who is permitted to own wild cats in the heart of the city?
- Is there any regulatory law in place, or is this a free-for-all?
Animal rights activists have also condemned the incident, stating that no animal deserves to be caged in such conditions, and no human should suffer due to someone else’s reckless obsession with exotic pets.
Legal experts argue that Pakistan lacks strict enforcement of wildlife ownership laws, allowing wealthy individuals to illegally acquire and keep dangerous animals as status symbols. “This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a wild animal incident in Lahore—but it must be the last,” said a Lahore High Court lawyer.
As police continue their search for the absconding owners, citizens and lawmakers alike are calling for immediate legal reforms and crackdowns on illegal private zoos and unlicensed animal ownership.
The question now is not just who owns the lion, but who is responsible for the blood it left behind.
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