A pigeon that found itself in Indian police prison for eight months under suspicion of being a Chinese spy has finally been released, since it has been cleared of all charges.
When the bird was captured at a port in Mumbai, messages in what appeared to be Chinese characters were found written on its wings, drawing attention to the bird. Initially, the police registered a case of spying against the pigeon, commencing a judicial inquiry.
But following an extensive eight-month investigation, the allegations against the bird suspect were withdrawn. The city hospital served as the pigeon’s home during the investigation time. Similar strange events have been recorded in the past, so this is not the first time pigeons have been held in India on suspicion of espionage.
The pigeon’s release signals the conclusion of a peculiar chapter and emphasizes how peculiar this particular scenario is. Even though pigeons aren’t typically thought of as potential espionage targets, this episode adds to the odd history of birds being involved in security issues in the area.
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