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Jagroop Singh Killed in Patiala Track Detonation Attempt How an Undamaged Phone Unmasked Him
India
Published on 28 April 2026
His phone survived the blast, quietly changing everything
Police say a suspected IED blast late Monday night damaged a stretch of the Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab’s Patiala district, temporarily halting freight traffic. The man killed has been identified as Jagroop Singh. Investigators believe an undetonated device led to his death, and an undamaged phone played a key role in confirming his identity.
- Explosion near Bathonia village damaged DFC track and disrupted freight movement
- Victim identified as Jagroop Singh after police investigation
- Authorities suspect an IED detonated on the railway line
- An undamaged phone helped reveal the man’s identity
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