Security and intelligence agencies investigating the railway track blast in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, have uncovered a major cross-border conspiracy. Officials suspect that 21-year-old Mehakdeep Kaur became romantically entangled with a handler based across the border, leading her to compromise national security. An ISI operative systematically reeled her into a honeytrap to orchestrate this terror incident. In addition to Mehakdeep, a 23-year-old man named Devendra Singh has also been apprehended in connection with the case.
Joint Operation Yields Weapons and Cash
During a joint operation conducted by the Rajasthan ATS, Sriganganagar Police, and Punjab Counter Intelligence, security forces recovered two foreign pistols, 46 live cartridges, and 30,000 rupees in cash from the arrested accused. The primary objective of this calculated conspiracy was to spread terror, for which they were allegedly paid 2.23 lakh rupees. Although two prior attempts failed, they ultimately succeeded in triggering a blast on the railway track on November 3. Law enforcement is currently interrogating them to dismantle the wider network.
Funding and Terror Intentions
According to findings accessed by investigative teams, the core motive behind the explosion was to instill fear among the public. The perpetrators were allegedly financed to the tune of 2.23 lakh rupees to execute the plot. Out of this total amount, 1 lakh rupees was handed over in cash, while the remaining balance was channeled through various bank accounts. According to ATS ADGP Dinesh MN, the attack aimed to sow terror across Sriganganagar and other regions of Rajasthan.
Ex-Husband Facilitated Contact With Pakistani National
Probes indicate that Mehakdeep Kaur's former husband, Karanveer Singh, was imprisoned in February 2025 under an NDPS case. The husband reportedly introduced her to a Pakistan-based individual named Lovely. Subsequently, she was connected to a man known as Shah. Reports suggest that Shah gradually cultivated romantic ties with her and exploited this emotional bond to recruit her for the destructive operation.
Prior Unsuccessful Attempts at Bombing
Investigations revealed that before successfully executing the blast near 50 GB village in Sriganganagar district on November 3, the accused made two failed attempts on October 6 and around October 12 or 13. Investigators are also examining whether a moving train was their primary target. To track down the suspects, authorities analyzed nearly 500,000 call records and questioned over 400 individuals. Backed by technical surveillance and intelligence inputs, the accused were traced to Gurdaspur. Both suspects will be presented in court to secure police remand for further questioning regarding the network.
