Shambhu Train Blast Plot Busted: Police make major revelation, 4 arrested with arms and explosives

Patiala In a major breakthrough in the Shambhu railway track blast case, Patiala Police has uncovered a terror module allegedly backed by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), with operational links extending to Malaysia.

Addressing a press conference, Kuldeep Singh Chahal, (DIG) of Police, Patiala Range,.revealed that the blast was not accidental but part of a larger, well-planned conspiracy orchestrated by pro-Khalistan elements based abroad.

Police have arrested four accused in the case, identified as Deep Singh Khalsa, the alleged module head, along with Kulwinder Singh, Satnam Singh (brother of deceased Jagroop Singh), and Gurpreet Singh. Deep Singh Khalsa was reportedly previously booked in cases in Mansa.

Police recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the accused, including a .31 bore pistol, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detonators, and communication equipment such as walkie-talkie sets, allegedly intended for anti-national activities.

DIG Chahal confirmed that the body found at the blast site was that of Jagroop Singh, who was part of the same module. Investigations revealed that he had travelled to Malaysia in 2019 and was attempting to plant the IED on the railway track when it accidentally detonated, leading to his death on the spot.