"Indian Authorities Release Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon After 8-Month Detention"

A pigeon suspected of being a Chinese spy and detained in India for eight months was released into the wild after authorities determined it was actually a racing bird from Taiwan. The bird, initially captured near a Mumbai port with what appeared to be Chinese lettering on its rings, was taken into custody for investigation. Following clearance of any espionage activities, the pigeon was transferred to an animal hospital and then released by the Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This incident echoes previous cases of pigeons being wrongly accused of spying in India.