High alert sounded at Jammu Tawi Railway Station after threat note found with pigeon

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, AUGUST 21 (STC): Authorities have beefed up security at Jammu Tawi Railway Station today after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have intercepted a pigeon allegedly carrying a threat note near the international border in RS Pora sector.
Official reports state that the note claimed that Jammu Railway Station would be attacked. Following the recovery, authorities sounded a high alert across the railway station premises. Vehicles entering the station area are being thoroughly searched, while the identity cards of pedestrians are also being checked.
A BSF official has confirmed that the pigeon was seized and the matter is under investigation.
“We have recovered a pigeon carrying a note that mentioned a threat to Jammu Railway Station. Security agencies have been alerted and precautionary measures are in place,” the official said.
The incident has triggered strict security drills at the busy railway hub, with agencies leaving nothing to chance.
(Straight Talk Communications)