Delhi Police receives call of ‘blast’ near Israel Embassy, Special Cell officials on spot

The Israel Embassy in the Chanakyapuri area was the target of an explosion on Tuesday night, according to a call that the Delhi Police received. However, no explosives were discovered at the scene, according to officials. At approximately six o’clock in the evening, the Delhi Fire Services received the call. “So far nothing has been […]

by Sagarika Gautam - December 26, 2023, 9:18 pm

The Israel Embassy in the Chanakyapuri area was the target of an explosion on Tuesday night, according to a call that the Delhi Police received. However, no explosives were discovered at the scene, according to officials. At approximately six o’clock in the evening, the Delhi Fire Services received the call.

“So far nothing has been found at the location,” Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services said.
Delhi Police Crime Unit team and forensics team are present on the spot.
Also, Forensic Science Laboratory sources said that till now nothing has been found on the spot.
“Search is ongoing. The sound of a blast was heard from a security official standing there,” FSL sources said.

“We can confirm that around 5:08 (pm) there was a blast in close proximity to the embassy. The Delhi police and the security team are still investigating the situation,” the embassy spokesperson stated about the claim. A call was made about the alleged blast to the Delhi Police and the fire department.

A security guard standing near the embassy said,” I heard a loud noise at around 5 pm. The noise was similar to a tyre burst. I also saw smoke going up near a tree.”
In this regard, sources in the special cell have said that no such blast occurred here.
Further details are awaited.