Pet lion shot dead by security guards in Lahore's Harbanspura

Security guards shot and killer a pet lion wandering in a residential society in Lahore's Harbanspura area.

According to police, Ali Adnan, a resident of a housing scheme in Harbanspura, was keeping the lion at his property.

The lion escaped from its enclosure and roamed onto the street, causing panic among locals.

Terrified citizens immediately reported the incident to the police via the emergency helpline.

In the meantime, security guards of the housing scheme opened fire, killing the lion.

Upon receiving the report, police and wildlife officials arrived at the scene. Further investigation was underway by the authorities.

Lahore: Pet lion escapes into population؛ security guard neutralized it before it could harm anyone۔ pic.twitter.com/Pryc8tuHfA

— Pehchan Intl (@Pehchanaus) December 21, 2024