India / Low-intensity blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

A low-intensity explosion has been reported near Israel Embassy in Delhi, with no injuries reported so far. Some cars in the area have been damaged and the police is investigating the nature of the blast, according to reports. Fire department officials have also been moved to the spot.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 29, 2021, 06:44 PM
NEW DELHI: A low-intensity explosion occurred near the Israel Embassy in the national capital on Friday.

Delhi Police said that the explosion took place at the roadside of 5 Aurangzeb Road in the heart of the city. Fire brigade, SWAT and forensic teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident that took place at around 5 pm.

"We are looking into the matter. Multiple police teams have been rushed to the spot. It is yet to be ascertained the kind of material that exploded," said a senior police officer.

As per fire department information, they received the call at 5.11 pm, and three fire tenders were pressed into service. The windowpanes of a vehicle parked nearby were damaged.

The police are looking at the CCTV footages from the locality.