What happened: It was reported on Wednesday that rare white lion passed away due to pneumonia. The creature was also suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. Details: The lion was ill for the past 13 days with pulmonary tuberculosis, which was being treated by vets. He could not recover and died around 11 a.m., according to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation spokesman Ali Hassan Sajid. The lion was 14-15 years old. He was brought to the zoo from Africa in 2012. An autopsy was performed by a team of veterinarians who gathered information concerning the disease and death. On the other hand, other speculations are coming forward regarding the lion’s death. Animal rescue page, United Rescue Volunteers claim the lion died due to starvation. “They are saying its due to to tubercliosis but we know the contractor stopped giving food,” the admin wrote, “Also, look at the scars on its body.” The page further shamed Pakistan’s ‘inability to take care of animals.” What else: Barrister Murtaza Wahab, the Karachi Administrator, expressed his sadness over the demise of the white lion, “Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the zoo management if any negligence is found after the cause of death of the lion has come to light.” He ordered the authorities to file a report regarding the lion’s death.