Bhubaneswar, March 9 -- In a spectacular display of tradition meeting modernity, the Odisha Police Pigeon Service, the only operational service of its kind in the world, took center stage at the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition on Monday.
The demonstration saw 18 Belgian Homer pigeons take flight from Bhubaneswar towards Cuttack, carrying messages in small capsules tied to their legs, echoing the historic "Pigeon Post" system that once connected distant lands.
These remarkable pigeons, known for their unique physical structure and ability to detect the Earth's magnetic field, soared through the sky with precision, reminiscent of an age-old communication method. Their innate navigation skills allow them to fly with accuracy over great distances, e...