Pet lion escapes Lahore farmhouse, attacks family in shocking incident

A pet lion escaped from a farmhouse in Lahore, Pakistan, causing chaos in a residential neighborhood. The lion attacked a woman and her two children while bystanders watched. The incident was captured on video, showing the lion leaping over a wall and pouncing on the victims. The woman and children suffered injuries and the lion was later sent to a wildlife park.

The attack unfolded in front of the owners, who seemed amused by the scene. The victims received injuries to their faces and arms. Authorities have seized several lions in a crackdown on illegal wildlife ownership in Punjab, Pakistan.

In another incident, a YouTube star was ordered to create animal welfare videos after illegally keeping a lion cub. Keeping lions as pets has become a status symbol among the wealthy in Pakistan despite legal requirements and costs involved.

In December 2024, another lion escaped in Lahore, leading to stricter regulations on big cat ownership. However, enforcement of these laws remains weak, allowing wild animals to be kept in residential areas without proper oversight.