Una, May 12 -- A suspicious balloon bearing the inscription "PIA" - believed to stand for Pakistan International Airlines - was found hanging from a tree in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Sunday, triggering a security alert in the region. The balloon was discovered in the Tatehra gram panchayat area, prompting immediate concern among villagers.
Anil Kumar, the deputypradhanof Tatehra, said that the local administration and police were promptly informed about the object. Responding swiftly, police personnel and intelligence agencies arrived at the scene and took the balloon into custody. Its origin is currently under investigation.
Una Superintendent of Police (SP) Rakesh Singh confirmed the development, stating, "We have received info...