A lioness walks in a cage at a private zoo in Karachi. AFP/File
Gulberg police on Friday claimed to have arrested two suspects after their pet lion allegedly attacked and injured a 10-year old boy in Gulberg, Karachi. A video of the incident, which apparently took place around a week ago, had gone viral on social media, prompting authorities to take notice.
“Gulberg police have taken immediate action after attack on the child by a pet lion went viral on social media and arrested the owner and guard after registering an FIR (First Information Report ),” said the spokesperson for district central s senior superintendent of police in a statement.