Suspect Arrested After Attempt to Place Explosives on Haridwar-Dehradun Railway Track

A police probe has revealed alarming details about Pawan Shokeen, a suspected criminal mastermind, working alongside the Bambiha group’s leader Lucky Patial from the United States. The revelation came after an investigation into the Haridwar-Dehradun railway track incident, where a suspect allegedly attempted to place detonators. Officials say Shokeen, who has links to a vast criminal network, may be directing operations remotely.

On Sunday night, the Haridwar Government Railway Police (GRP) received an urgent alert from the Moradabad Railway Division control room, warning of explosive devices found on the tracks near Moti Chur railway station. Acting swiftly, the GRP dispatched a team to investigate, who confirmed and retrieved the detonators at the scene. Authorities suspect the attempt may have been orchestrated to instill fear, though the motives remain under investigation.

Using CCTV footage from the railway vicinity, police identified a suspicious individual loitering near the railway tracks. Haridwar GRP’s Senior Superintendent of Police, Sarita Dobhal, confirmed that further review of the video revealed the suspect to be Ashok, a resident of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. This led to his arrest on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough in the investigation.

Following his arrest, police seized multiple detonators from Ashok, and a formal case was filed. While the exact intentions behind the placement of these devices are not yet confirmed, the suspect’s interrogation continues as authorities work to uncover any larger criminal network potentially involved in the act.

This recent development has prompted railway officials to reinforce security measures along the Haridwar-Dehradun route. The quick response by the GRP underscores their commitment to passenger safety amid rising threats. With an intensified focus on monitoring critical railway infrastructure, authorities are working to prevent similar incidents from endangering public transportation networks.