The Gujarat government on Tuesday declared that people harassing Asiatic lions will now attract serious penal action under Section 9 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Harassment covers a wide range of actions: organizing illegal lion shows, chasing lions in vehicles, and shooting illegal videos. The government warned that those caught disturbing the lions can be imprisoned for up to seven years.
The Gujarat government on Tuesday declared that people harassing Asiatic lions will now attract serious penal action under Section 9 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Harassment covers a wide range of actions: organizing illegal lion shows, chasing lions in vehicles, and shooting illegal videos. The government warned that those caught disturbing the lions can be imprisoned for up to seven years.