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The villagers informed the forest department officials about their situation as the lioness was seen limping heavily while the lion had scratch marks on its foot. RAJKOT: Villagers in Gujarat's Amreli district have expressed their dissent over apathy shown by the forest department towards an ijured lion and a lioness.The two injured creatures were spotted near Surajbadi dam of Savarkundala taluka . This is the case of utter carelessness and it seems that lions are at the mercy of forest officials.”“I have no knowledge of this, I will inquire about it. The lion couple will be taken to hospital,” deputy conservator of forest Gir (east) Dr T Karuppasamy said.However, local policemen claimed that they too had informed the Karuppasamy and were told that the area does't fall under his jurisdiction. But they did not provide them any treatment..