Bomb squad clears drone that hit Lahore CTD HQ wall

Police say a sophisticated device approached from Jallo Mor around 12:30am, struck the Counter Terrorism Department wall, and was later declared safe.

A surveillance drone struck the outer wall of Lahore’s CTD headquarters late Saturday around 12:30am.

Police said it approached from the Jallo Mor direction before hitting the wall and falling to the ground.

Security staff recovered the device with cameras and battery lights still working; the bomb disposal squad declared it safe.

Police suspect unidentified people directed it at the facility with alleged terrorist intentions and are investigating.

CTD security has filed an application at Harbanspura Police Station seeking legal action.

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