Balloon bearing image of Pakistan flag, PIA inscription spotted in Himachal village

Shimla: A white and blue balloon bearing the inscription “PIA” in English and a printed image of the Pakistan national flag was spotted in bushes near a village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Wednesday, police said.

A former pradhan of Nagali gram panchayat saw the balloon and informed the Khairi police station.

Subsequently, a police team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dalhousie, Mayank Sharma arrived at the scene an conducted an inspection.

The police has taken custody of the balloon, secured it in the ‘Malkhana’ (property room), and have launched an investigation into the matter.

Villagers said a similar balloon was found in this very area just a few days ago, making this the second incident. Such balloons turn up from time to time in several districts across the state.