The elusive search for four precious and rare black deer, missing from Jallo Wildlife Park in Lahore for the past four days, has continued without any breakthrough since mid-January 2024. In response to the incident, four officials have been suspended for negligence.

On the night of January 11 and 12, seven valuable black deer were stolen from Jallo Wildlife Park. While the administration claims to have recovered three black deer from fields near the park, the whereabouts of the remaining four deer remain unknown. The recovery of three black deer provided some relief, but concerns persist regarding the missing four.

Wildlife Lahore Region Deputy Director said that the netting of the black deer enclosure showed signs of damage, with one section deliberately cut. Upon learning of the incident, he suspended four employees who were on duty. An FIR for deer theft has been lodged at Batapur police station.

Notably, past incidents of theft or disappearance of valuable wild animals, particularly deer, have been reported in various parks under Punjab Wildlife, including Jallo Park.

If the stolen or missing deer are not located promptly, departmental proceedings will be initiated against officials found guilty of negligence.