Drone 'used for surveillance' crashes into CTD headquarters in Lahore
· Geo News- Drone crashes into CTD headquarters’ outer wall.
- Police suspect facility was being surveyed.
- Authorities launch investigation into security breach.
LAHORE: A drone allegedly being used to conduct surveillance of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) headquarters crashed into the facility’s outer wall in Lahore, police said on Sunday.
According to police, the drone approached the CTD headquarters from the Jallo More side before striking the outer wall and falling to the ground.
The security team deployed at the headquarters immediately took the drone into custody. Police said the cameras attached to the drone as well as its battery lights were operational when it was recovered.
Police suspected that unidentified individuals had sent the drone towards the CTD headquarters to conduct reconnaissance of areas inside the facility.
Authorities said an investigation had been launched from all angles to determine who was operating the drone and the purpose behind the alleged surveillance.
The CTD headquarters’ security officials also submitted an application at the Harbanspura police station seeking legal action over the incident.