Suspicious pigeon with coded ring, Pak currency causes a flutter in Jammu
Local authorities in Jammu's Samba district seized a pigeon carrying a coded ring, a note in Urdu, and Pakistani currency. This incident follows a series of similar reports involving suspicious objects found near the border.
Why it matters
The frequent discovery of suspicious items near the border underscores the heightened security environment and persistent cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
JAMMU: A suspicious pigeon carrying a coded ring, a chit written in Urdu and Pakistani currency was caught by locals along the border in Jammu’s Samba district on Saturday, officials said.An official pointed out that such episodes are not uncommon in border areas of J&K and Punjab, where pigeons have been used for smuggling or for sending messages across the frontier.On Saturday, the pigeon was found near a temple in Samba’s border area of Mawa around 6.40am and was immediately captured by locals after they spotted a ring tied to its leg.
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