Two people, including a woman, have been arrested in Punjab in connection with the November 3 railway track blast near Ramsinghpur in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. Police suspect links to Pakistan-based handlers in the case.
The accused have been identified as 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur and 22-year-old Davinder Singh. They were arrested in a joint operation involving the Rajasthan Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), Sri Ganganagar Police and Punjab Police.
Pakistan-Based Handlers Under Scanner
According to police, Mahakdeep Kaur was in contact with two Pakistan-based handlers identified by the names 'Chacha' and 'Shah'. Investigators allege that the handlers used romantic conversations and financial incentives to lure her.
Police investigations suggest that she was paid to carry out the railway track blast.
Weapons and Cash Recovered
During the investigation, police recovered two firearms, 46 cartridges and ₹30,000 in cash from the accused. Three other individuals have also been taken into custody on suspicion of assisting the accused by arranging accommodation, a motorcycle and transportation to the location of the blast.
Blast Occurred Near Ramsinghpur
The explosion took place around 9:45 pm on November 3 on a railway track near Ramsinghpur in Sri Ganganagar district.
The blast damaged two railway sleepers and created a crater approximately 2.5 feet deep. An Anupgarh-Suratgarh passenger train had passed through the same track around 75 minutes before the explosion. Investigators are continuing to probe the suspected cross-border links and the involvement of other individuals in the incident.