FP Report
INDIA: In a curious turn of events, India has decided to release a pigeon that had been under police custody for a staggering eight months on allegations of espionage for China. The avian intrigue unfolded when the bird was apprehended at a port in Mumbai, with authorities citing ‘messages written in a Chinese-like script’ on its wings as the basis for its detention. Placing the pigeon under lock and key in a hospital, Indian authorities embarked on a thorough investigation, examining the peculiar markings on its plumage that had initially raised suspicions.
The decision to set the feathered suspect free comes as a surprise after months of speculation surrounding the avian espionage case. The release raises questions about the legitimacy of the initial claims and the nature of the alleged coded messages. This peculiar incident, reminiscent of Cold War-era spy dramas, adds a unique feather to the cap of international intrigue, leaving observers both bemused and intrigued by the unexpected twist in the tale of a pigeon caught in the crosswinds of diplomatic suspicion.
