The discovery of a suspicious tunnel near an army base in Bikaner, a border district of Rajasthan, has alarmed security agencies. The tunnel was found on the Dungar College campus, about 250 meters from Bikaner Cantonment. Initially, it was considered a security threat, and suspicions of espionage were raised.
What was found in the tunnel?
During the investigation, some items were recovered from the tunnel-like pit, including –
Headphones
electrical wires
rotis wrapped in newspaper
After finding all these things, the matter started looking even more suspicious.
Security agencies on alert
After a video of the tunnel went viral on social media, military intelligence and local police immediately swung into action. Given the sensitivity of the area, a serious investigation was launched.
Two brothers taken into custody
During the investigation, police detained two brothers—Ajay Mehra and Vijay Mehra—who are residents of the local area and are financially weak.
Trying to build a temporary house, not a tunnel
Police investigations revealed that the tunnel was not intended for espionage or breach of security. In fact, Ajay Mehra had dug the ground to create a temporary shelter.
Both brothers do not have a permanent home.
The previous house has been demolished by the administration.
Ajay earns his living by collecting junk.
After a dispute, they decided to live separately.
Police statement
According to Police Station Officer Vikram Tiwari,
"The investigation so far has not revealed any conspiracy, such as espionage. It was simply a hole dug for living, however, a full investigation into the matter is ongoing."
Why did it become a big issue?
This whole matter became sensitive because—
The tunnel was found very close to the military area
Being a border area, security is already on high alert.
Suspicion deepened after suspicious items were found
The tunnel discovered in Bikaner initially appeared to be a significant security threat, but investigation revealed it to be a human-caused incident. However, such activities near military areas will continue to be a concern for security agencies in the future.
