Delhi Police get call about blast near Israel embassy; no explosive found; probe on
Israeli embassy spokesperson confirms to media that a blast occurred in the close vicinity of the embassy at around 5:48 pm. Delhi Police and the security team are still investigating the situation
Delhi Police on Tuesday (December 26) evening received a call about a blast near the Israel embassy located in the New Delhi district but no explosive has been found yet, officials said.
The search operation is underway, they said.
In a video statement, Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India, Ohad Nakash Kaynar confirmed the explosion and said all diplomats and workers are safe and the embassy’s security teams are cooperating with Delhi Police with the investigation.
“This is evening several minutes after 5, an explosion occurred in close proximity of the Embassy. All our diplomats and workers are safe. Our security teams are working in full cooperation with local Delhi security and they will investigate the matter further,” he said.
Israeli embassy spokesperson Guy Nir said, "We can confirm that around 5:48 pm there was a blast in close proximity to the embassy. Delhi Police and the security team are still investigating the situation." According to Delhi Fire Services officials, they received a call about the blast at 5:45 pm and it was transferred from the Delhi Police PCR (police control room). The fire department immediately sent two fire engines to the spot.
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— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023
Police and fire department officials are at the spot and a search operation is underway, the fire officials said.
Sources said the caller told police that there was a blast behind the embassy.
A guard deployed at Hindi Bhawan told the media that he heard a loud noise behind the embassy and informed the police.
A team of Delhi Police's Special Cell has also reached the spot. The area has been cordoned off and security personnel have been deployed.
Police officials said that they are searching each and every corner of the area. No explosive has been found so far and the search operation is still underway.
(With inputs from agencies)
