NEW DELHI — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a formal chargesheet before a special court in Mohali, exposing a Pakistan-backed cross-border terror plot aimed at planting a timer-activated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a passenger train and conducting synchronized attacks across Punjab and Delhi.

The chargesheet names two primary accused: Shubham Kumar, who is currently in judicial custody, and his associate Jasvir Chaudhary, who remains at large. Both have been charged for their involvement in a larger conspiracy to traffic arms, explosives, and narcotics into India to execute terror strikes.

Origin of the Investigation

The case originated in February 2026 when the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar arrested Shubham Kumar following targeted intelligence. At the time of his apprehension, security forces recovered a dangerous array of contraband, including:

  • A live Improvised Explosive Device (IED) housed inside a metallic casing

  • A remote-control triggering mechanism

  • A foreign-manufactured .30 bore pistol accompanied by a magazine and 20 live cartridges

  • Commercial-grade heroin and a mobile device used for encrypted communications

Recognizing the international dimensions and gravity of the threat, the NIA officially took over the investigation in March 2026.

Cross-Border Syndicate Exposed

Detailed forensic analysis and digital evidence gathered by federal investigators revealed that the operation was orchestrated by a Pakistan-based handler working in tandem with domestic contacts inside India.

According to official agency statements, Kumar had been specifically tasked by his overseas handler to place a timer-triggered IED on a moving passenger train to maximize casualties. The broader master plan contemplated multiple coordinated bombings across high-profile locations in Punjab and the national capital region.

Ongoing Probe

The anti-terror agency confirmed that the chargesheet is backed by robust documentary, digital, and witness evidence corroborating the role of both operatives.

Federal agents are continuing field operations to trace Jasvir Chaudhary, identify additional sleeper cells linked to the module, and dismantle the clandestine smuggling channels used to transport weapons and explosives across the India-Pakistan border.