“You can clearly see how scared the animal itself felt"
An incident in Lahore caused controversy after a pet lion, kept in a residential compound, was shot by security guards.
The lion had escaped its cage, reportedly attacked at least three people and fled the premises.
In dramatic footage from the scene, the lion is seen leaping over a wall and sprinting down a road.
Efforts by security guards to capture the animal were made but they were unsuccessful. As a result, they were forced to shoot it.
The lion’s owner, Ali Adnan, has been arrested by police, who have registered a case against him.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with many questioning why a wild animal like a lion was kept as a pet in the first place.
Animal rights activists have called it an act of cruelty.
Meanwhile, the public is increasingly concerned about the growing trend of keeping such dangerous animals as pets.
A user said: “I don’t understand the urge to cage and domesticate this wild animal. It is beyond me.”
Another wrote: “You can clearly see how scared the animal itself felt running around frantically.”
One commented: “So sad and so cruel!
“The law enforcement agencies should make sure that no endangered species is kept in homes as pets.”
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This incident is not the first of its kind. In November 2024, a lion attacked a man who tried to pose for a photo with the animal.
This caused him severe injuries as the animal’s claws sank into him.
A viral video showed the man pleading for his life as he struggled, with the lion refusing to relent.
He could be heard saying: “Please stop Simba!”
In March 2022, TikTok star Hareem Shah was also nearly attacked by a lion when its handler lost control of the animal.
She was unharmed but the incident raised alarm about the dangers of keeping wild animals in domestic settings.
Similarly, YouTuber Rajab Butt was recently arrested for having a lion cub at his residence without a license.
These instances are a few of many that highlight the growing issue of exotic animals being kept as pets.
The alarming frequency of such incidents has ignited a public debate about the dangers of owning wild animals in Pakistan.
Many have called for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent future tragedies.
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