Punjab launches operation against illegal keeping of big cats

Five arrested as authorities recover 13 lions in fresh wildlife enforcement drive

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LAHORE:

The Punjab Wildlife Department has launched a sweeping crackdown against the illegal keeping of lions and other dangerous wild animals, following orders from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

In the past 24 hours, officials recovered 13 lions and arrested five individuals from different districts. Five First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered, with investigations ongoing in two additional cases, authorities said.

Wildlife rangers carried out inspections at 22 locations across the province. In Lahore, four lions were seized, four individuals were arrested, one premises was sealed, and three FIRs were registered.

In Gujranwala, four lions were recovered, with one case still under investigation. In Faisalabad, authorities confiscated two lions, sealed an enclosure, and registered one FIR. In Multan, three lions were recovered, one person was arrested, and two FIRs were filed.

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