In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Two very good news: Population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest, is up by almost 29%.

Geographically, distribution area is up by 36%.

Kudos to the people of Gujarat and all those whose efforts have led to this excellent feat.
Over the last several years, the Lion population in Gujarat has been steadily rising. This is powered by community participation, emphasis on technology, wildlife healthcare, proper habitat management and steps to minimise human-lion conflict. Hope this positive trend continues!”

Narendra Modi
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Two very good news:

Population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest, is up by almost 29%.

Geographically, distribution area is up by 36%.

Kudos to the people of Gujarat and all those whose efforts have led to this excellent .

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 Zoo officials described him as an unstable man. Rehan Khan, a 28-year-old man from Bihar, was able to climb over the high metal grille surrounding the enclosure even though guards tried to stop him, officials said.

He reportedly kept saying he did not want to be rescued. Chilling visuals show the man facing the Asiatic lion, trying to engage it and even casually lying down at one point.

“He seems to be mentally unstable. He was immediately brought out without any injury,” said a senior police officer.

Experts said the intruder was “extremely lucky” to have survived the encounter unharmed. “A lion of this size can kill a human being within 15 seconds,”

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