LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department took notice of a viral video on social media and conducted an operation in Iqbal Town, arresting a citizen, Azhar Mahmood, for illegally keeping a lion without a licence.

A case was registered against him for violating the Wildlife Act and thelion has been taken into custody.

According to the Wildlife Department, Azhar had illegally kept a lion in a cage on the roof of his house, which did not meet the required size standards. As per the law, bringing wild animals to public places and promoting them is a criminal offense. The action was taken under Sections 10-B and 12 of the Wildlife Act.