Pigeon detained after threatening Indian Prime Minister

Message referencing 1971 war between India and Pakistan found on bird close to militarised border

Pigeon
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Indian officials have taken a pigeon into custody after it was found carrying a threatening note addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi near the country's heavily militarised border with Pakistan.

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