New Delhi: A low intensity blast was reported Friday from outside the Israel Embassy on Aurangzeb Road in New Delhi, less than one and a half kilometres from where the Beating Retreat ceremony was held.
The blast damaged a few cars parked in the area around the embassy.
According to the police, there was no casualty reported and no one was injured.
Teams from the district police and the special cell are at the spot to ascertain the nature of the blast.
“A very low-intensity improvised device went off at 5:05 pm near 5 APJ Abdul Kalam Road near Jindal House. No injury to any person is there and nor any damage to property was witnessed except windows of three vehicles parked nearby,” a senior police officer said.
The officer added that the blast appears to be an act of mischief. “Initial impressions suggest a mischievous attempt to create a sensation,” he said.
Bomb was on the pavement
Police sources also said the bomb was kept on the pavement. “A loud explosion was heard outside the embassy following which police in the area rushed to the spot,” a second police officer said. “We are still trying to ascertain the nature of the explosive that was used for the blast.”
Three fire tenders were also rushed to the spot.
“We got a call that a bomb had exploded. We rushed three fire tenders to the spot. The situation is under control,” a fire official told ThePrint. “More fire tenders were not required.”
Soon after the blast, security in the area was stepped up. Forensic team too will visit the spot soon.
“The area has been cordoned off. The forensic teams will visit to lift clues which will help us ascertain the explosive that was used for the blast,” the second senior police officer said. “The CCTV footage from the area is being accessed to see who planted the explosive. We have also alerted all the neighboring districts and the security has been increased.”
No FIR has been registered until now, the police said.
In 2012, two persons, including the wife of an Israeli diplomat, were injured when a device exploded in or near a car with diplomatic plates in Delhi.
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