Two Arrested in Punjab Over Sri Ganganagar Railway Track Blast, Pakistan Links Suspected

Two people, including a woman, have been arrested in Punjab in connection with the railway track blast in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. The arrests were made during a joint operation by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Sri Ganganagar Police and Punjab Police as per reports. The accused have been identified as 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur and 22-year-old Davinder Singh. Police suspect that the incident was part of a conspiracy linked to Pakistan-based handlers.

According to the police, Mahakdeep Kaur was in contact with two people based in Pakistan. They were reportedly using the names 'Chacha' and 'Shah'. Investigators suspect that the handlers trapped the woman through romantic conversations and offered her money. Police are also investigating whether Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was involved in the incident.

Pakistan Handlers Allegedly Used Money to Trap Woman

Police reportedly said that the woman allegedly received money to carry out the railway track blast. Investigators believe that the handlers used personal relationships and financial offers to involve her in the operation. Police are also examining whether this method has been used in other cases to target people and involve them in activities against India.

The police have also recovered two weapons, 46 cartridges and around ₹30,000 from the accused. Apart from the two main suspects, three other people have been taken into custody. They are suspected of helping the accused by arranging accommodation, providing a motorcycle and taking them to the railway track. Investigators are questioning all the suspects to find out more about the incident.

Blast Took Place on November 3 in Rajasthan

The explosion took place on November 3 at around 9.45 pm near Ramsinghpur in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. The blast occurred on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line, near 50 GB village. The explosion damaged railway infrastructure and raised concerns about a possible attempt to target a moving train.

Details of the Railway Blast:

• The explosion damaged two railway sleepers and created a crater around two-and-a-half feet deep on the railway track.
• A passenger train had passed through the same track around 75 minutes before the blast, preventing a possible major accident.

The Rajasthan ATS and police are now questioning the arrested accused and the three other people detained in the case. Investigators are trying to identify the Pakistan-based handlers, trace the money involved and find out whether more people were part of the suspected conspiracy. Further investigation is underway, and police may make more arrests as new details emerge.