A major security lapse was reported at Lahore Zoo after a TikToker was seen entering a lion’s enclosure to record a video for social media.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, raising serious questions about the zoo’s security arrangements and the implementation of safety protocols.
According to reports, the TikToker repeatedly entered the prohibited area near the lion’s enclosure and eventually went inside the cage, while security personnel present at the zoo allegedly failed to intervene and stop him.
The incident has sparked concerns over the performance of security staff and the measures in place to protect both visitors and animals.
The zoo administration said a new security company was being hired to strengthen security arrangements and ensure the safety of visitors and animals.
This is not the first incident in which an individual has put their life at risk in an attempt to gain attention and go viral on social media.
Earlier, a young man lost his life after a pistol accidentally went off while a TikTok video was being recorded in the Babu area of Tehsil Khwazakhela, Swat.
According to police, a bullet was fired from the pistol of Naveedullah during the video-making attempt, hitting Muaz Khan, son of Azam Khan and a resident of Babu, Khwazakhela. Muaz sustained serious injuries and was immediately shifted to Khwazakhela Hospital for medical treatment, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Police stated that the accused, Naveedullah, son of Itbar Shah, belongs to Shangla district. Following the incident, police took immediate action and arrested Naveedullah.
It is worth mentioning here that in another incident, an 18-year-old youth was fatally shot while allegedly filming a TikTok video with friends in Multan.
According to police, Rehman, son of Fazal Hussain and a resident of the Suraj Miani area within the Saddar Police Station jurisdiction, was making a TikTok video with friends while handling firearms at his home when a pistol accidentally discharged.
The bullet struck Rehman in the abdomen, causing him to collapse. He died at the scene from his injuries. After receiving information about the incident, Saddar police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody, and shifted it to Nishtar Hospital for legal formalities. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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