Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Three Lions Spotted Near Girnar After Boy’s Lion Killing
Three lions were seen near a staircase on Mount Girnar in Gujarat on a Thursday morning.
This happened only weeks after an 11‑year‑old boy was killed by a lion on July 11 while on a pilgrimage.
Forest officials watched the lions closely and helped guide them back to their natural home.
The forest minister, Arjun Modhwadia, posted a short video and said that protecting wildlife and keeping people safe are both very important.
He promised the department would keep a balance between conservation and safety and that the area’s biodiversity is a shared responsibility.
Three lions were seen near the 50th step of Mount Girnar staircase in Gujarat on Thursday morning.
The sighting occurred just weeks after an 11‑year‑old boy was killed by a lion on July 11 during a pilgrimage trek.
Forest department officials monitored the lions and guided them back to their natural habitat while ensuring pilgrim safety.
Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia released a 19‑second video and emphasized that wildlife conservation and public safety are top priorities.
The minister pledged the department’s commitment to balancing conservation with human safety and preserving Gir and Girnar’s biodiversity.
- Who
- Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and forest department officials
- What
- Three lions were seen near the 50th step of Mount Girnar staircase after a boy was killed by a lion
- When
- Thursday morning at 3 am
- Where
- Mount Girnar staircase, Junagadh, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To monitor the lions and ensure pilgrim safety following the July 11 incident
- Location
- Mount Girnar, Junagadh, Gujarat, India
- Event
- Lions spotted near 50th step of Girnar staircase
- Date
- Thursday, 3 am
- Incident
- 11‑year‑old boy killed by lion on July 11
- Response
- Forest department monitored lions and guided them back to habitat