Jammu, Aug. 24 -- A suspicious aeroplane-shaped balloon bearing the logo of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recovered on Sunday in Jammu city's Nai Basti area, officials said.

The white and saffron balloon had "PIA" inscribed in green and was spotted by locals before being seized by authorities.

Such balloons, allegedly released from across the border, have frequently been found in border districts including Jammu, Kathua, and Samba, officials noted.

Similar objects have also been reported near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch in the past, raising security concerns.

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