A low-intensity IED blast took place near the Israeli embassy in Delhi on Friday evening. Windscreens of several cars were damaged in the explosion. There were no reports of any injuries in the incident.
As per the Delhi Police, the “very low-intensity improvised explosive device” went off at 5.05 pm near Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road. The explosion took place near Jindal House. “No injury reported, nor any damage to property witnessed except to window panes of 3 vehicles. Initial impressions suggest mischievous attempt to create a sensation,” the Delhi Police said.
Senior Delhi Police officials are at the site of the explosion and the area was cordoned off after the blast. A forensic team has also been rushed to the site. The Israeli embassy is located on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road (formerly Aurangzeb Road) in the heart of the capital.
The explosion took place when Beating Retreat ceremony was underway at Vijay Chowk near the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the three Service Chiefs were attending the ceremony just a few kilometres away when the blast took place.
Notably, today is the 29th anniversary of India and Israel establishing full diplomatic relations.
