Key facts
- Malaysia deported two Indian nationals wanted for their alleged involvement in a Punjab railway line explosion.
- The deportations occurred on Wednesday following a request from Indian authorities.
- The suspects are believed to have detonated an improvised explosive device on a railway line in Patiala on April 27.
- Indian media reports link the incident to a plot involving Pakistan's ISI and pro-Khalistan networks.
- The explosion reportedly killed another suspect when the device detonated prematurely.
Malaysian police deported two Indian nationals on Wednesday who were wanted in connection with an explosion on a railway line in Punjab, India. The Royal Malaysia Police stated that the duo were sent back to India after Indian authorities requested assistance in locating and arresting them.
M. Kumar S. Muthuvelu, director of the police’s criminal investigation department, said the two were believed to have been involved in detonating an improvised explosive device on a railway line in Patiala, Punjab, on April 27. He added that Malaysia would not serve as a refuge for individuals evading criminal justice.