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An unusual incident occurred in Urgench: a local resident was keeping a lion at home! Neighbors, upon discovering such a dangerous situation, called in environmental inspectors. Now, the man will have to pay a fine for his exotic hobby.
A protocol was drawn up against the violator, and he was fined 5 basic calculation values, which amounts to 1 million 700 thousand soums. While the circumstances of the case are being clarified, the predator was temporarily moved to the Nukus Zoo, where more suitable conditions will be provided for its care.
The case documents have been sent to the Urgench Department of Internal Affairs for further investigation. Law enforcement authorities will be investigating how and where this dangerous pet was acquired and how it ended up in the man’s home.
This case raises serious questions about safety and responsibility in keeping wild animals as pets. Is this an exotic hobby or sheer recklessness? In any case, the authorities need to thoroughly investigate this situation to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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