Security scare: LHC unperturbed by bomb hoax

LAHORE: An anonymous caller reported that a bomb had been planted at the Lahore High Court on Tuesday morning, sparking a mild panic before it was confirmed to be a hoax. Security was beefed up after the call and DCO Ahmed Javed Qazi and the city’s police chief visited the scene. The bomb disposal squad conducted a half-hour sweep and then declared the premises clear of any bombs. A police official said the hoax call caused some panic among court staff, but judicial work was not disrupted as the judges continued with hearings.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 30^th, 2013.