Police in Jammu and Kashmir have transferred a pigeon to the wildlife department after a detailed examination. Officers found no suspicious elements in the coded markings on the bird.
Boy Discovers Pigeon with Unusual Markings
A thirteen-year-old boy from Kharah village in the Akhnoor sector made the discovery on January 10. The village sits close to the International Border in Jammu. The boy noticed strange stamped markings on the pigeon's feathers and managed to catch it.
Upon closer inspection, he saw two coded rings attached to the bird's legs. The boy's family quickly reported the find to the local police post at Pallanwala. Police officers then took custody of the pigeon for verification.
Details of the Coded Rings
Local residents provided descriptions of the rings. The ring on the pigeon's left leg appeared red in color. It featured text written in Urdu along with what looked like a phone number.
The ring on the right leg carried the name 'Rizwan' alongside a numerical code. The pigeon also bore a stamped marking that read 'Nowshera Club'.
Police Investigation Concludes No Threat
A senior police officer stated that authorities examined all markings and codes thoroughly. They found nothing suspicious during their investigation.
"We believe this pigeon belongs to a local club," the officer explained. "Clubs typically mark their pigeons in this manner." Police handed over the bird to the wildlife department on Sunday.
Historical Context of Border Incidents
This incident follows similar occurrences in Jammu's border regions. In August 2025, Border Security Force personnel intercepted a pigeon in the RS Pura sector. That bird carried a note with a message in Urdu.
The message read, "Kashmir is ours; the time has come, it will come." The pigeon also carried a letter threatening an IED blast at that time.
Such activities are not uncommon in Jammu's border areas. Over past years, authorities have captured balloons, flags, and pigeons carrying various messages near the International Border.
