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Spy Pigeon Released

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A pigeon suspected of being a Chinese spy was released in India after being detained for eight months. The pigeon was initially captured due to suspicions of espionage, but was cleared by Indian police. PETA played a role in advocating for the pigeon's release.

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In February 2024, an alleged Chinese spy pigeon that had been detained in India for eight months was released. The pigeon was captured in May 2023 in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir. It was suspected of carrying a coded message on a tag attached to its body, leading to suspicions of espionage.

The Indian police had taken the pigeon into custody and initiated an investigation into its alleged spying activities. They had kept the bird in captivity at a hospital. The local media had dubbed it as a "spy pigeon" and the story garnered international attention.

The suspicions arose because of the unique tag found on the pigeon. It contained numbers and alphabets that were decoded as a phone number from the Faisalabad region of Pakistan. This led the Indian authorities to probe the possibility of it being a spy bird from Pakistan or China. However, after months of investigation, it was determined that the pigeon was not involved in any espionage activities and was just a regular bird.

Animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) had also raised concerns about the well-being of the pigeon during its detention. They had filed a petition urging the release of the bird. Eventually, the authorities decided to free the pigeon and it was released back into the wild.

The story of the suspected spy pigeon captivated the media, with headlines and funny reactions flooding social media platforms. Many found the situation amusing and made jokes about the pigeon's release.

The release of the pigeon marked the end of an unusual case that garnered widespread attention. It highlighted the intersection of technology, national security concerns, and animal rights activism.

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