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Pigeon suspected of spying for China released in India after PETA intervention, group says
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By Heather Chen and Sania Farooqui, CNN (CNN) — 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.
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Pigeon detained on suspicion of spying released after eight months
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Pigeon suspected of spying for China released in India after PETA intervention, group says
A pigeon accused of being a Chinese spy and serving eight months in Indian detainment was freed into the wild Tuesday after police determined the bird was innocent.
India has released a pigeon initially suspected of espionage for China, concluding an eight-month investigation. The bird, from Taiwan, was part of an open-water racing competition.
By Heather Chen and Sania Farooqui, CNN (CNN) — 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.
