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Man Injured in Lion Attack While Filming TikTok Video in Lahore
Following the attack, the Director-General of Punjab Wildlife issued an order to revoke the breeding farm’s license

A man was severely injured in a lion attack while attempting to film a TikTok video in Lahore.
This incident occurred at the breeding facility of Mian Umar Dola in the Sabzazar area, of Lahore.
As reported, the incident occurred when the man, identified as Azeem, approached a caged lion for a selfie.
The lion attacked him, resulting in significant injuries to his head, face, and arms. He was promptly taken to Jinnah Hospital for treatment following the attack.
A representative from the Punjab Wildlife Department indicated that the Director-General had ordered the revocation of the breeding farm’s license and called for strict measures against the owner.
Recently, the Punjab cabinet approved changes to the Department of Forests and Wildlife regulations, which represent a significant advancement in the conservation of big cats and the safeguarding of forest resources.
The new amendments include adding lions, cheetahs, tigers, pumas, and jaguars to Schedule II of the Wildlife Act 1974, thereby prohibiting the keeping of these animals as pets.
Going forward, a license will be necessary to maintain these big cats in breeding farms, with oversight from the Punjab Wildlife Department regarding the licensing process. The fee for housing one big cat has been established at Rs50,000.
Moreover, specific standards for cage sizes and outdoor spaces for these animals have been set.
To prevent exploitation, promoting big cats on platforms like TikTok and other social media will be prohibited, with legal consequences for violators.
Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb stressed that big cats will not be allowed in urban areas under any circumstances; however, they may be kept outside city limits.
Owners will be given a timeframe to relocate their animals, after which legal action may be pursued against those who do not comply.
The cabinet also introduced amendments to the Punjab Forest Transit Rules 2024, which will create checkpoints at strategic locations to combat illegal logging.
Furthermore, transporting forest products between sunset and sunrise will be considered illegal, granting forest officers the authority to close depots and impose fines for any infractions.