Himachal: Balloon with Pak markings found in Nurpur village

A suspicious balloon bearing the Pakistani national symbol and the acronym ‘PIA’ was found in a village of Kangra district on Friday, the police said. Local woman Sheetal spotted the balloon near the Chattri Mata Temple in Suliali panchayat of Nurpur. She informed her father, who reported the matter to the village head and the local police. The police reached the spot and seized the balloon. Another local resident Pritam also confirmed seeing the balloon in a nearby stream while on his way to work. DSP Vishal Verma said that a balloon was found and an investigation was underway to determine the origin and intent behind the incident.

Himachal Tribune