Security Alert in Samba: ‘PIA’ Initialed Aircraft-Shaped Balloon Recovered Near Basantar River

SAMBA, J&K — February 24, 2026Heightened security measures have been activated in the Samba district following the recovery of a suspicious aircraft-shaped balloon in Chak Dayala village earlier today. The object, which featured a pink and white color scheme and was prominently marked with the initials “PIA”—an abbreviation linked to Pakistan International Airlines—was spotted drifting through the sky before landing near the banks of the Basantar River.

Local residents, witnessing the unusual aerial object, immediately notified the authorities, sparking both curiosity and concern throughout the border community.Security agencies and local police arrived promptly on the scene to secure the area and seize the balloon for further forensic examination.

Given the village’s strategic proximity to the international border, officials have intensified vigilance to determine if the object’s arrival was incidental or part of a larger security concern.

While such balloons frequently drift across the border due to wind patterns, the incident has caused a significant stir among the locals.

Investigations are currently underway to trace the origin of the balloon and ensure that no threat to regional stability exists.