Plane-shaped balloon lands in Rajasthan, third from Pakistan in 35 days

Sunday, 8 December 2024
A balloon resembling a Pakistan International Airlines plane landed in Rajasthan, India, sparking security concerns. This marks the third such incident in recent weeks. Villagers alerted authorities, and while the balloon appeared harmless, officials are investigating potential links to cross-border smuggling activities, given the region's history.

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