Overview
- The balloon was recovered in the Pragwal area of Akhnoor with Pakistani flag markings.
- It resembled a small airplane and bore the letters 'PIA' in both English and Urdu.
- Army personnel took custody of the object and began investigating how it reached the area.
- The incident follows recent discoveries of Pakistan‑marked balloons in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district, including three found on December 8 in Tatehra village.
- Police in Himachal said those earlier balloons carried slogans such as 'I Love Pakistan' and lacked any attached devices, while the broader origin and intent remain unverified.