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Suspicious pigeon with coded ring, Pak currency causes a flutter in Jammu

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A suspicious pigeon carrying a coded ring, a chit written in Urdu, and Pakistani currency was caught in Jammu's Samba district, sparking concerns over potential smuggling or message transmission. The pigeon was found near a temple around 6:40 am and was immediately captured by locals, who also discovered a ring bearing Code No 03341214150 and a note and currency. The pigeon and contents were seized by a police team for further verification.

Key points

  • Suspicious creatures and items flying in border areas of Jammu and Punjab are not uncommo…: Suspicious creatures and items flying in border areas of Jammu and Punjab are not uncommon.
  • The pigeon and contents were seized by a police team for further verification.: The pigeon and contents were seized by a police team for further verification.
  • This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in border security and the use of pigeons…: This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in border security and the use of pigeons for illicit activities.

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A police team arrived soon and seized the pigeon with the items. (File photo)

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. “A ring bearing Code No 03341214150 was found attached to its leg, besides the note and currency,” the official said.

A police team arrived soon and seized the pigeon with the items. “The pigeon has been taken for examination. Security agencies are verifying the contents of the note and the origin of the bird,” the official said.Suspicious creatures and items flying in are not a rarity in Jammu’s border zones. On Friday, a balloon bearing the marking of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was found near a border post in Ghou Manhasan. This sparked a search of the area as a precautionary measure. On Oct 17, a suspicious aircraft-shaped balloon bearing the PIA symbol was seized from Jammu’s Khaur area.

Original source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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