Minor blast reported near Israel Embassy in Delhi, Mumbai Police puts city on high alert

A blast occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi and three vehicles were damaged in it. The Delhi Police said no injuries have been reported so far. It said the low-intensity blast occurred at 5.05 pm. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Delhi Police Special Cell have reached the blast spot to investigate the matter. The entire area has been cordoned-off and heavy deployment of police forces has been made. A team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been rushed to beef up security around the Israeli embassy. "A very low-intensity improvised device went off at 5.05pm near 5 APJ Abdul Kalam Road near Jindal house.

 No injury to any person has been reported nor any damage to property was witnessed, except windowpanes of some vehicles parked nearby," the Delhi Police said in a statement. It added, "Initial impressions suggest this was a mischievous attempt to create a sensation." This blast at the Israel embassy in New Delhi comes on a day when India and Israel celebrate 29 years of India-Israel diplomatic relations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in touch with senior Delhi Police officials and is constantly monitoring the situation, news agency ANI reported. The Mumbai Police has put the city on high alert after the blast in Delhi. The security has been tightened in the financial capital of the country. Israel is treating the bomb blast as a terrorist incident, news agency Reuters quoted an Israeli official as saying. The “very low-intensity improvised explosive device” went off at 5:05 pm near Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, the Delhi Police said. The explosion took place near Jindal House, which is located on the left side of the Israeli embassy. “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.