Attacked by lion at animal care centre, caretaker escapes with minor injuries

Rajkot: A caretaker of Babarkot animal care centre in Jafrabad taluka in Amreli suffered minor injuries after a lion attacked him on Saturday. According to the forest department, the incident occurred when the caretaker Naresh Pandya was standing gate of lion’s cage. The lion was brought for treatment from the wild. Pandya was talking with his colleague with his back towards the cage. The lion suddenly attacked Pandya from behind, who received injuries on the legs. Pandya was taken to Rajula government hospital where he was discharged after primary treatment. TNN