Lahore Police arrested two men on Wednesday after a tigress unleashed for a social media video fatally mauled a 19-year-old worker at a private breeding facility in Kahna.
The stunt turned fatal within seconds.
Investigators stated that an online video creator, identified as Noman, arrived at the private compound in Lahore district seeking viral footage with a predator. At Noman's request, facility owner Fayyaz released the tigress from its secured enclosure. The animal lost control immediately, lunging at 19-year-old facility employee Talha and inflicting critical trauma. Emergency teams rushed Talha to a nearby private hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during emergency treatment.
Detectives uncovered an immediate bid to bury the truth before the victim died.
According to Lahore Police, individuals at the compound attempted to mislead medical staff and law enforcement by claiming an aggressive dog inflicted the fatal bites. That cover story fell apart under initial questioning. Officers detained both Fayyaz and Noman at the scene, booking them in connection with the fatal attack and launching a wider inquiry into gross negligence.
The pursuit of social media content cannot come at the cost of human life.
Lahore Police, Official Statement
Wildlife authorities intervened hours after the arrest, taking physical custody of the tigress and transporting the animal out of the Kahna compound. Administrative teams are auditing the facility's documentation to determine whether the breeding center held lawful permits to house big cats, or whether the site operated outside provincial safety regulations.
| Case Parameter | Official Status |
|---|---|
| Victim | Talha, 19 (Facility Worker) |
| Accused in Custody | Fayyaz (Farm Owner), Noman (Content Creator) |
| Crime Location | Kahna, Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Seized Animal | Tigress (Secured by Wildlife Department) |
| Investigative Scope | Negligence, Unlicensed Exotic Animal Keeping, Concealment |
Lahore Police confirmed that prosecutors are preparing formal charges against both Fayyaz and Noman ahead of their initial remand hearing before a local judicial magistrate.