{
  "id": 20164064,
  "title": "Rajasthan Railway Track Blast: Two Arrested Over Suspected Pakistan-Backed ISI Module, 2 Firearms Recovered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/rajasthan-railway-track-blast-two-arrested-over-suspected-pakistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T10:01:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/rajasthan-railway-track-blast-two-arrested-over-suspected-pakistan-backed-isi-module-2-firearms-recovered"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a low-intensity railway track explosion in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. The incident, which took place on November 3, 2026, occurred near village 50 GB and damaged two railway sleepers, creating a crater approximately 2.5 feet deep. The arrested individuals are 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur and her associate Devendra Singh. The investigation is probing a suspected Pakistan-backed module and possible links to the ISI. According to officials, Mahakdeep Kaur was allegedly in contact with two Pakistan-based handlers named Shah and Chacha. She reportedly received around ₹30,000 for her involvement in the blast, which was carried out using two firearms, 46 cartridges, and ₹30,000 in cash. The arrests were made in a joint operation by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad, Sri Ganganagar Police, and Punjab Police. The incident is being investigated as a potential target by the Pakistan ISI to disrupt passenger train travel in India. Authorities are questioning the arrested individuals and examining the alleged links with the Pakistan-based handlers, as well as identifying any other members of the suspected module. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as more information emerges.",
  "summary": "Two people have been arrested in connection with a low-intensity blast on the Anupgarh–Suratgarh railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, with investigators probing a suspected Pakistan-backed module and possible links to the ISI. The arrests were made in a joint operation by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Sri Ganganagar Police and Punjab Police. The accused, identified as…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "'She did not listen to anyone': Parents of woman arrested in Rajasthan railway track blast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/she-did-not-listen-to-anyone-parents-of-woman-arrested-in-rajasthan",
        "published": "2026-11-15T12:25:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Two held in Rajasthan railway track blast case; police cite Pakistani handler links",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/two-held-in-rajasthan-railway-track-blast-case-police-cite-pakistani",
        "published": "2026-11-15T12:49:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}