been -- far away from everything else. so it would have attracted some attention in terms of the size of its walls, in terms of the extent of protection being put there. but in terms of the trash being burned in the compound and the fact it was being constructed, many of the houses here are in mid-construction and also burn their trash. it's possible may not have thought much of it. and given the fact it was set back from the main roads here it may not have caught that many people's attention. anderson. >> how much of a presence is there in this -- a military presence is there in this town, not just now because obviously there would be a big presence on that property. but we're told there are military facilities very close by, yes? >> reporter: absolutely. it is quite remarkable. i've just been to the main road from which it's possible to access this compound. and on the other side is a very large pakistani military academy. one of several military base institutions in this town. very much a garrison town. very much a throbbing kind of military heart here. and i think that's possibly