Pakistan’s Wildlife and Parks Department confiscated 18 lions from private properties across Punjab after an unlicensed lion leapt a wall in Lahore last week and injured a woman and two children, aged five and seven. The victims’ injuries were described as non-life-threatening. The operation, led by provincial wildlife chief Mubeen Elahi, included raids on 38 lion and tiger breeding farms and resulted in eight arrests. Under rules updated this year, keeping a big cat without a licence, approved cage size and other safety measures is punishable by up to seven years in prison. Officials estimate there are about 584 lions and tigers in homes and breeding facilities in Punjab, where displaying exotic animals has become a status symbol on social media. Authorities said inspections of all known facilities will continue this week, citing public-safety concerns highlighted by the Lahore attack.