Breaking news: A man in a drunken state jumped inside a lion cage at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, India. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves among the visitors and the zoo staff.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, identified as 35-year-old Mukesh Kumar, climbed over the fence and jumped inside the lion enclosure, where two lions were resting. The lions immediately attacked him, causing injuries to his neck, arms, and legs.
The zoo staff and security personnel rushed to the spot and managed to distract the lions by spraying water and bursting crackers. They then rescued the man and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is said to be critical.
The zoo officials have expressed shock and dismay over the incident, calling it a gross violation of rules and regulations. They have launched an investigation into the matter and are trying to ascertain how the man managed to breach the security and jump inside the enclosure.
"We are deeply saddened by the incident and are taking all necessary steps to ensure that such an incident does not occur in the future. We have ordered a probe into the matter and are also reviewing our security arrangements to prevent such incidents," said a zoo official.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of visitors and the need for stricter security measures at the Nehru Zoological Park. The zoo authorities have urged visitors to abide by the rules and regulations and not to venture beyond the designated areas.
This is not the first time that such an incident has taken place in an Indian zoo. In 2014, a man jumped inside a tiger enclosure at the Delhi zoo and was mauled to death by the tigers. The incident had sparked outrage and raised questions about the safety of visitors in zoos.
The incident at the Nehru Zoological Park has once again brought to the fore the need for stricter security measures and better enforcement of rules and regulations in Indian zoos. The authorities must take urgent steps to ensure the safety of visitors and prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
the incident of a drunk man jumping inside a lion cage at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, India, has shocked and dismayed visitors and zoo officials alike. The man's reckless behavior has put his life in danger, and the incident highlights the need for stricter security measures and better enforcement of rules and regulations in Indian zoos. The authorities must take urgent steps to ensure the safety of visitors and prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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