Two arrested in Punjab over Rajasthan railway track blast suspected Pakistan links
The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested two people in Gurdaspur regarding a November 3 explosion on a railway track in Sri Ganganagar.
The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur and Devendra Singh in Gurdaspur, Punjab, in connection with a November 3 railway track blast in Sri Ganganagar district, according to reports by Deccan Chronicle and News18.
Investigators suspect the accused were acting on instructions from a Pakistan-based agent identified as Shah. ATS Additional Director General Dinesh MN stated that a Pakistan connection has emerged, noting that Kaur was in contact with the agent through social media and was paid Rs 30,000 for the blast.
The explosion occurred around 9.45 p.m. on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line near 50 GB village, shortly after a passenger train had passed. The blast damaged two cement pillars supporting the tracks and created a crater between the tracks.
Police recovered two pistols, 46 cartridges, and Rs 46,000 allegedly linked to the operation. The accused reportedly visited Sri Ganganagar multiple times before the incident, including reconnaissance trips on October 6 and October 12–13.
Authorities have also detained three other people suspected of providing transportation, a motorcycle, and accommodation to the accused. An intensive interrogation of the arrested individuals is underway to identify their handlers and other members of the network.
The incident led to the cancellation of several trains, though North Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan confirmed that services resumed on November 5 after repairs and safety inspections.
