SRINAGAR: A Pakistani balloon bearing the marking “PIA” was recovered from an open agricultural field in the village Kachriyal, falling under Police Post Pallanwala of Police Station Khour, officials said on Monday.
According to sources, the balloon was spotted by locals and subsequently recovered. After completion of preliminary formalities, the recovered balloon was formally handed over to Police Post Pallanwala for further action and verification.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and are carrying out necessary measures to ascertain the circumstances under which the balloon landed in the area. (KNC)
