Srinagar: During the election preparations, a balloon with the logo of Pakistan Airlines was found in Jammu. The balloon was recovered from Devak river bank, 4 km from the border. Police have strengthened security in the area.
It will be checked whether there is a conspiracy behind this to create an obstacle in the second phase of voting. The police said that an investigation is underway. Currently, no explosives or other objects have been found in the balloon.
During the preparations for the polls, the security forces had received information that an infiltration attempt was being made across the border. The balloon was found during the subsequent inspection.
Jammu Lok Sabha constituency has more than 17 lakh voters. Jammu, Samba, Reasi, Rajouri and other areas come under the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. 2416 polling stations have been set up here. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in Kashmir’s Udhampur constituency.
