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Two Punjab suspects arrested in Shriganganagar railway track blast, aides also detained
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:01 AM
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Police and a central intelligence agency have arrested two primary suspects from Gurudaspur, Punjab, in connection with the railway track explosion near Ram Singhpur, Shriganganagar, Rajasthan. Several alleged accomplices were also taken into custody.
The law‑enforcement teams in Rajasthan, assisted by a central intelligence agency, succeeded in detaining two principal suspects linked to the recent railway track explosion near Ram Singhpur, a locality in Shriganganagar district. Both individuals hail from Gurudaspur in Punjab and are believed to have orchestrated the sabotage that damaged the railway line.
Investigators said the suspects were identified through coordinated intelligence inputs and were apprehended during a joint operation in the early hours of the day. Their arrest follows a swift response after the blast, which prompted concerns over railway safety and potential disruption of freight traffic.
In addition to the two main accused, police have placed several alleged collaborators in custody for further questioning. The detained persons are expected to be interrogated to uncover the broader network behind the incident and to determine any motives or external support.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the explosives used or the extent of damage to the tracks, but they have assured the public that railway services will resume once safety checks are completed. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials promising regular updates as more information emerges.
The arrests underscore the collaborative effort between state police and central agencies to counter sabotage threats and safeguard critical infrastructure in the region.
Investigators said the suspects were identified through coordinated intelligence inputs and were apprehended during a joint operation in the early hours of the day. Their arrest follows a swift response after the blast, which prompted concerns over railway safety and potential disruption of freight traffic.
In addition to the two main accused, police have placed several alleged collaborators in custody for further questioning. The detained persons are expected to be interrogated to uncover the broader network behind the incident and to determine any motives or external support.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the explosives used or the extent of damage to the tracks, but they have assured the public that railway services will resume once safety checks are completed. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials promising regular updates as more information emerges.
The arrests underscore the collaborative effort between state police and central agencies to counter sabotage threats and safeguard critical infrastructure in the region.