Pigeon Suspected of Being a Spy Freed After 8 Months in Captivity

A pigeon suspected of spying for China and held for eight months was released by Indian officials this week after intervention from animal rights organization PETA, the group said in a statement.

The animal’s ordeal began in May last year, when it was captured near a port in Mumbai. There was a message written on the pigeon’s wings in words that appeared to be in Chinese. “This led to suspicion of spying and caused police to seize the bird, who was sent to Mumbai’s BSDPHA for a medical examination as part of an investigation.”. After learning that a pigeon was held captive as case property for an astonishing eight months, PETA India sprang into action to secure the bird’s freedom.

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