By Kashmir News Corner 
Shivam Bakshi
Samba, Feb 4 (KNC): Security agencies have been put on alert after another Pakistani balloon was recovered in the Nad area of Samba district, raising concerns amid a series of similar incidents reported over the past few days, sources said on Wednesday morning.
Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, local residents of Sarain village in the Nad area spotted a suspicious balloon hanging from a tree. The villagers immediately informed the Samba Police, following which a police team from the Nad checkpoint rushed to the spot.
They said that the balloon was safely brought down from the tree by the team after taking necessary precautions and was taken into custody for further examination.
Sources said this is not the first such incident in the district. Over the past few days, Pakistani balloons have been recovered from several villages and areas of Samba, sometimes found lying in agricultural fields and at other times hanging from trees or in open spaces.
Taking note of the repeated incidents, the police have launched an investigation to ascertain the purpose behind sending these balloons and to determine whether they contain any suspicious or objectionable material.
Meanwhile, police have appealed to the general public to remain vigilant and advised people not to touch any suspicious object or balloon if found. Citizens have been urged to immediately inform the nearest police station in such cases. (KNC)