Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 25: A pigeon, suspected to be trained in Pakistan for spying, was captured in Chilayari village along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district, officials said today.
They said the pigeon, carrying a “coded message”, was captured by residents of Manyari village in Hiranagar sector soon after it flew into this side from Pakistan.
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Security agencies concerned are working to decipher the “coded message”, the officials said.
“The villagers handed over the pigeon (to the local Police Station) yesterday. A ring was seen attached to one of its legs with some numbers on it and a probe is on,” Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua Shailendra Mishra said.
The SSP, however, said that they do not know where from it has come but it was captured on border line. He said the pigeon has been tagged with code names and police is investigating the matter.
Mishra said police is ready to meet any challenge and the people on border are very vigilant to monitor any suspicious activity. The police is investigating all aspects including the code name which may be a signal for cross border infiltration or other information of terrorist activity. “The police and security forces are vigilant and we are ready to face any challenge,” he added.
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