The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two people, including a woman, in connection with the November 3 blast on a railway track in Sri Ganganagar district, with investigators suspecting that the accused were acting on the instructions of a Pakistan-based agent, officials said.
The accused, identified as 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur and Devendra Singh, were arrested in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Investigators suspect that they were in contact with a Pakistani agent identified as Shah and are probing possible links with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Police have recovered two pistols, 46 cartridges and Rs 46,000 allegedly linked to the operation, officials said.
Investigators found that the accused had made multiple visits to Sri Ganganagar before the blast, which damaged railway track supports and raised suspicions of an attempt to target a moving train. No passenger injuries were reported.
Police have also detained three other people suspected of providing accommodation, a motorcycle and transportation to the accused.
The arrested persons are being questioned to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion, identify their handlers and ascertain the role of other suspected members of the network.
Further investigation is underway.
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