Pet lioness attacked and injured an eight-year-old girl in Lahore

An eight-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a pet lioness in Bhikaywal Pind, in the outskirts of Lahore. The incident sparked concerns over the illegal keeping of wild animals in residential neighborhoods.

According to police, the lioness attacked the girl outside a residence where it was kept as a pet. The girl sustained injuries to her ear, neck, and leg and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital.

However, according to medical reports, the child is in a stable condition.

Police and officials from the Punjab Wildlife Department rushed to the scene of the incident; however, the owner had fled the residence with the lioness after the attack.

A spokesperson for the DIG Operations confirmed that raids are underway to arrest the owner and recover the lioness. Furthermore, officials have emphasized that keeping wild animals as pets is illegal and violators will face strict action from authorities.