‘Frankly speaking they are balloons kids play with, but they are from Pak, we have to be cautious’

Forces posted at LoC, eyes skilled throughout the border, are on larger alert than ever since a drone made its technique to an airbase. This additionally means holding a watch on balloons:
When did you first began recognizing the balloons?
Aeroplane-shaped balloons began flying into J&Ok from the Pakistani facet practically an 12 months in the past. However, balloons of various sizes have been coming into the Indian facet for a while now.
What do you do with them?
We have seized about seven to eight balloons thus far. All of them have ‘PIA’ written on them. We seize and destroy them.

Who do you assume is behind the balloons?
These are definitely from Pakistan. People fill these balloons with helium gasoline and launch them into the air close to the border. When they fall close to the border, the locals inform us and we seize them.
What risk can they pose?
Frankly talking, these are regular balloons with which kids play. However, we now have to be cautious since they’re coming from throughout the border. We should be sure that they don’t seem to be carrying something suspicious.
What function can the balloons serve?

Some handlers from throughout the border could also be attempting to create some sort of concern in folks residing close to the border. However, as and when folks inform us about them, we swing into motion and seize the balloons.