LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday granted post-arrest bail to TikToker Rajab Ali Butt in a case involving possession of an unlicensed rifle and a lion cub.

The magistrate approved Butt’s bail plea, subject to furnishing of surety bonds worth Rs50,000.

Police had registered a case against the TikToker for allegedly keeping a lion cub and an unlicensed rifle. Reportedly, the lion cub was gifted to him at his wedding.

Police had arrested Butt but released him on personal surety on an undertaking of appearance before the judicial magistrate.

Published in Dawn, December 17th, 2024