{
  "id": 20196491,
  "title": "Punjab woman, accomplice held in Rajasthan train track blast; police suspect ISI's 'romance' strategy to recruit women",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/punjab-woman-accomplice-held-in-rajasthan-train-track-blast-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T15:33:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/punjab-woman-accomplice-held-in-rajasthan-train-track-blast-police-suspect-isis-romance-strategy-to-recruit-women-101794756092207.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 3, police arrested a 21-year-old woman and her 23-year-old male accomplice in connection with a train track blast in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. The pair allegedly had ties to Pakistan-based handlers linked to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The woman, who resides in Gurdaspur, was in contact with the handlers for about 15 months via WhatsApp. They carried out two unsuccessful attempts to blow up the track before the successful blast, which damaged railway infrastructure. The pair received ₹30,000 from the handlers for their involvement. Police suspect the woman was recruited through romantic and financial enticements, reflecting a potential ISI strategy to recruit women. Three others have also been detained for logistical support. The investigation is ongoing to identify more network members, trace financial transactions, and understand the handlers' role.",
  "summary": "Police said the woman is a resident of Gurdaspur and is separated from her husband who is lodged in jail in Punjab in a drug trafficking case.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}