Two arrested in Rajasthan railway track blast case with suspected Pakistan links
Mahakdeep Kaur and Devendra Singh were apprehended in Punjab following a joint operation by Rajasthan and Punjab police forces.
The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Sri Ganganagar police arrested two people, Mahakdeep Kaur and Devendra Singh, in Gurdaspur, Punjab, on November 14. The arrests are connected to a blast on a railway track near Ramsinghpur in the Sri Ganganagar district on November 3, according to reports by Deccan Chronicle, The New Indian Express and Telegraph India.
Investigators suspect the accused were acting on instructions from Pakistan-based handlers identified as Shah and 'Chacha'. Police believe 'Chacha' has links to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The investigation suggests the accused received payments through online channels to carry out the explosion.
The November 3 blast occurred around 9.45 pm on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line, damaging tracks and sleepers. A passenger train had passed the site approximately 75 minutes before the explosion, though no injuries were reported. Officials believe the target may have been a moving train.
Police recovered two foreign-made pistols, 46 live cartridges and money allegedly linked to the operation from the accused. Amounts mentioned by sources include Rs 46,000 and Rs 30,000. Three other individuals have been detained for allegedly providing logistical support, including accommodation and transport.
The arrests followed a joint operation involving Punjab Counter Intelligence and Gurdaspur police. A team led by investigating officer Nitin Chaudhary and ATS Bikaner unit in-charge Surendra Kumar conducted the arrests in Punjab. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network.