Jammu and Kashmir: Balloon Reading ‘Pakistan International Airlines’ Found Near Border in Samba

A suspicious balloon named 'Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) was discovered in the Ghagwal sector of Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday morning, March 12.  The balloon was found by a local woman, who promptly alerted the locals and the authorities.

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The police quickly responded, seizing the balloon and initiating an investigation. Security agencies are also involved in examining the matter, as such incidents have raised concerns about potential espionage or psychological warfare tactics.

Samba, Jammu and Kashmir: A suspicious balloon with Pakistan's name and flag was found in Ghagwal sector, on Wednesday morning. The woman who found it alerted the local people and police. The police have seized the balloon and are investigating, Security agencies are looking into… pic.twitter.com/4f3EkA6cYE

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This incident follows a series of similar discoveries in the region, including aircraft-shaped balloons with Pakistani markings found in Samba and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir.