NIA Files Charges Against Six in Punjab Railway Blast Case
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against six suspects in connection with the Punjab railway line blast that killed a key operative.
Mohali, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken significant action in the Punjab railway blast case by filing a chargesheet against six individuals. This document was submitted on October 24 in a special court located in Mohali.
The case revolves around an explosion that occurred on April 27, 2026, between the Shambhu and Rajpura railway stations. The blast resulted in the death of Jagroop Singh, a suspected Khalistani operative, who was reportedly killed while preparing explosives.
The chargesheet identifies Gurjinder Singh, also known as Biyant Baba, Satnam Singh, Pradeep Singh (alias Khalsa), Kulwinder Singh (alias Bagga), Gurpreet Singh (alias Gopi), and Manjit Singh as the accused. They face multiple charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act, the Explosive Substances Act, the Railways Act, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to the NIA, the accused conspired to carry out an explosion on the railway line operated by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited. The agency claims that the plot aimed to promote the activities of the banned terrorist organization Khalistan Zindabad Force, disrupt communal harmony in Punjab, and destabilize law and order.
The investigation revealed that the accused, along with the deceased Jagroop Singh, were allegedly operating under the direction of Ranjit Singh (alias Nita), who is based in Pakistan. Ranjit Singh has been linked to the Khalistan Zindabad Force and is recognized as a designated terrorist by the Indian government.
The NIA stated that this entire conspiracy was orchestrated to further the Khalistani ideology and advance the objectives of the terrorist organization. The agency confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with potential further disclosures expected in the coming days.
