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Jammu : A balloon resembling an airplane shape and bearing the marking “PIA” was found in Samba district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu Kashmir.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, the yellow and white balloon was spotted in Chak Dyala village, near the Basantar River road.<\/p>\n

Indian forces rushed to the scene, cordoning off the area, and took the balloon into custody for examination. Security protocols were initiated to rule out potential threats. An investigation is underway to determine the balloon’s origin and purpose.<\/p>\n

This incident highlights India’s ongoing obsession with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Sensing this obsession, locals are believed to have started pestering New Delhi and its proxy regime through such maneuvers, exploiting India’s paranoia and triggering exaggerated responses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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