Corruption found in procurement of wild animals for Lahore Zoo Safari
2 jaguars were bought for Rs 10 million and 10 lac while government faced a loss worth Rs 60 lac
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Corruption has been found in regards to the procurement of wild animals to be kept in captivity at the Lahore Zoo Safari, reported Dunya News.
According to sources, the government spent around Rs 27.5 million in the purchasing of wild animals. White lions were purchased at a cost of Rs 13 million whereas their market rate cost is around Rs 5.6-5.9 million thus a blow of over Rs 7 million was delivered to the national reserve.
3 Bengal Tigers were bought for Rs 10 million and 83 lac while market rate varies between Rs 60 thousand to Rs 70 thousand. 2 jaguars were bought for Rs 10 million and 10 lac while government faced a loss worth Rs 60 lac.
The issue was surfaced when market rates and international rates were compared. National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has completed the investigation of this case but action against the accused still remains a question.
