JAMMU: A pigeon suspected to have come from across the border was found in Jungiwala area of Khour tehsil on Wednesday morning and was subsequently taken into custody by police for verification.
According to officials, at around 8:45 am, Anju Devi, wife of Parshotam Lal and a resident of Jungiwala, found the pigeon sitting on the terrace of her house. She informed Police Post Pallanwala, following which a police team reached the spot and took the bird into custody before bringing it to the police post.
Officials said the pigeon bears a stamped mark, raising the possibility that it may have flown in from across the border. However, nothing suspicious was found attached to the bird, they said.
Further verification regarding the origin and markings on the pigeon is underway.
