Key Facts
• A pet lion escaped in Punjab, Pakistan, on July 3, 2025.
• The lion injured a woman and two children; no fatalities reported.
• Surveillance footage showed the lion jumping a high wall and attacking.
• Local police confirmed the lion was kept illegally without permits.
• Three owners were arrested for illegal lion ownership and negligence.
• Authorities seized 13 lions, 5 tigers, and cheetahs in a statewide crackdown.
• Reports claim the owners laughed as the lion attacked passersby.
Summary
In Punjab, Pakistan, a pet lion escaped its enclosure on July 3, 2025, injuring a woman and two children. Surveillance footage revealed the lion leaping over a wall and attacking people on the street. Authorities captured the lion and arrested three individuals for illegally keeping it without permits. Reports suggest the owners found the attacks amusing. Following the incident, a statewide crackdown led to the seizure of 13 lions, 5 tigers, and cheetahs. Despite injuries, all victims are in stable condition.
