PIA Balloon Seized in Akhnoor, Triggers Border Vigilance

• An airplane-shaped toy balloon marked "PIA" (Pakistan International Airlines) was seized by the Indian Army in Akhnoor, Jammu district.
• A local resident spotted the suspicious object in Gurah Manhasa village, Pargwal area, and alerted police.
• A thorough inspection by the Indian Army found no hazardous materials or suspicious devices attached to the balloon.
• The presence of the PIA-marked balloon near the international border has heightened vigilance among security agencies.
• Similar objects have been found previously, often benign, but cross-border tensions necessitate careful checks; residents are urged to report unusual aerial objects.

Why It Matters: PIA-marked balloon found in Akhnoor sparks border alert, prompts security checks.