Nahan, March 22 -- The discovery of a balloon bearing Pakistan-linked markings in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district has raised concerns among villagers, though police have termed it 'harmless'.
The balloon was found in Bakhog village under Matal-Bakhog Gram Panchayat in the Rajgarh subdivision. Villager Lokendra Thakur and his wife noticed it lying in a field today morning while heading for work. According to locals, the balloon carried the inscription "PIA" along with markings resembling those linked to Pakistan.
The sighting created a stir in the village, with residents gathering at the spot and informing the police and local administration. A police team reached the site and conducted a preliminary inspection, stating that the object...