JAMMU: Two balloons bearing markings linked to Pakistan were recovered from Village Gunara near Nili Nallah in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district on Monday, February 23, 2026, triggering a police inquiry.
The balloons were discovered in an open area within the jurisdiction of the Khour Police Station.According to official sources, the materials carried a Pakistani mobile phone number and a printed image resembling a scanner code (QR Code). Significantly, some Pakistani and United States currency notes were also recovered from the spot alongside the balloons.
Upon receiving the information, police teams secured the area and took the items into custody for detailed examination.Authorities are currently verifying the origin of the balloons and investigating the intent behind the printed contact details and the inclusion of foreign currency.
While such recoveries have been reported in border areas in the past, security agencies are assessing whether this incident has any direct cross-border linkage or is part of a broader tactical pattern. Further details are expected to emerge after a preliminary technical analysis of the seized material. (FNK)
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