Chandigarh/Hyderabad, Nov 15 (Maxim News): Police have arrested a woman and her alleged accomplice in connection with an explosion on railway tracks in Rajasthan. Investigators suspect the woman was in contact with handlers based in Pakistan.
The accused have been identified as Mahakdeep Kaur, 21, and Davinder Singh, 22. They were arrested in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district.
Police seized two weapons, 46 cartridges and Rs 30,000 from Kaur. Investigators also detained three others for allegedly assisting the accused.
Blast Damaged Railway Tracks Near Rajasthan’s Ramsinghpur
The explosion occurred at around 9.45 pm on November 3. It took place on railway tracks near Ramsinghpur in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district.
The blast destroyed two railway sleepers and created a crater about two-and-a-half feet deep. It also damaged the railway tracks.
The Anupgarh-Suratgarh passenger train had passed through the location around 75 minutes before the explosion. Police suspect the accused planned to derail or blow up the train.
The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad, Sri Ganganagar Police and Punjab Police jointly investigated the incident.
Police Suspect Pakistan-Based Handlers’ Involvement
According to a police officer, Kaur was in contact with two handlers in Pakistan. They allegedly used the names ‘Chacha’ and ‘Shah’.
The officer said the handlers allegedly established romantic conversations with Kaur before trapping her. Investigators reportedly found that she received money from them to carry out the railway track blast.
Kaur is reportedly living separately from her husband. Her husband is currently in jail in connection with a drug trafficking case, the officer said.
Police also detained three people who allegedly helped the accused. They reportedly provided accommodation, a motorcycle and transportation to the crime scene.
Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the alleged network and its involvement in the blast.
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