India, Jan. 23 -- A lioness's escape from an auto rickshaw in Pakistan's Punjab reportedly led the police to eleven more big cats from the possession of its owner. The unusual incident came to light when a pet lioness was being transported in an auto rickshaw by its owner from one place to another.

As the lioness got disturbed, it broke free and jumped out of the auto rickshaw, news agency PTI reported, citing Lahore police officials. The lioness attacked an eight-year-old girl, injuring her seriously. However, the owner of the lioness controlled it and saved other people from its attack, the police said, per the report.

The girl was shifted to Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, and her condition is stated to be out of danger.

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