Two arrested over Rajasthan railway track blast with suspected Pakistan links
Police apprehended two individuals in Punjab following a November 3 explosion on the Anupgarh–Suratgarh railway line.
Two people, identified as Devendra Singh and Mahakdeep Kaur, were arrested in connection with an explosion on the Anupgarh–Suratgarh railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, according to the Free Press Journal. The arrests were made in Gurdaspur, Punjab, during a joint operation involving the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Sri Ganganagar Police, and Punjab Police.
The blast occurred on the night of November 3 near 50 GB village, damaging two cement railway sleepers and creating a 2.5-foot crater. A passenger train had passed the location between 30 and 75 minutes before the explosion, though no casualties were reported.
ATS chief Dinesh MN stated on Sunday that a Pakistan-based handler known as 'Shah' provided the explosives and specified the blast location. Investigators allege that Kaur was in contact with two handlers, 'Shah' and 'Chacha', and was reportedly paid ₹30,000 to carry out the act.
Police recovered two firearms, 46 cartridges, and ₹30,000 in cash during the operation. Several other individuals have been detained for suspected logistical support, including providing transportation and accommodation.
Bikaner Inspector General of Police Om Prakash and Sri Ganganagar Superintendent of Police Harishankar are questioning the accused. IPS officer Nitin Chaudhary is leading the investigation into the suspected module.
