8 lions freed after uproar, to roar again in wild

Asiatic lions are part of Schedule I species in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, that covers endangered animals. These species need rigorous protection and therefore the harshest penalties are awarded for the violation of law under this Schedule. For the capture of Schedule I species, especially while sending them to a zoo, a written order from a senior forest department official is mandatory, said sources in the department. In this case, due procedures were not followed, they added.

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