Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Punjab Police Bust Alleged Terror Module, Foil Train Attack Plot
The Punjab Police have arrested 17 people for allegedly planning to attack a passenger train between Ferozepur and Jammu.
They believe the group was part of a larger terror network led by a man living in the UK.
The police found a grenade at a police station in Moga and started investigating.
They discovered plans to use a bomb on the train but stopped it before it could happen.
The police are still looking into who else might be involved and if there are more attacks planned.
Punjab Police arrested 17 people for allegedly planning a terror attack on a passenger train.
The investigation started after a grenade attack on a police station in Moga.
The police believe the group was led by a man named Iqbal Singh alias Ravi Dhaliwal, who lives in the UK.
They found plans to use an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
The police recovered an IED, a pistol, and a motorcycle during their investigation.
- Who
- Punjab Police, 17 arrested suspects, Iqbal Singh alias Ravi Dhaliwal (alleged handler)
- What
- Dismantling of an alleged terror module and foiling a train attack plot
- When
- July 8, 2024 (grenade attack), subsequent arrests and investigation
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To prevent a potential terror attack and dismantle an alleged terror network
Law Enforcement Perspective
Suspects' Allegations
Nature of the Conspiracy
Law Enforcement Perspective
The Punjab Police claim to have dismantled a terror network with overseas connections, preventing a potential train attack.
Suspects' Allegations
The suspects may allege that the charges are fabricated or exaggerated.
Role of Overseas Handler
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police allege that Iqbal Singh alias Ravi Dhaliwal, based in the UK, coordinated the activities of the module.
Suspects' Allegations
The suspects may deny the existence of such a handler or their involvement in the alleged conspiracy.
- Date of Incident
- July 8, 2024
- Location of Grenade Attack
- Sadar Police Station, Moga, Punjab
- Number of Arrests
- 17
- Alleged Target
- Ferozepur-Jammu Passenger Train
- Alleged Handler
- Iqbal Singh alias Ravi Dhaliwal (UK-based)
- Recovered Items
- IED, 9 mm Glock pistol, Hero Splendor motorcycle
- Laws Invoked
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Explosive Substances Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)