Minor IED blast near Israeli Embassy in Delhi; cops suspect mischief

A minor IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) blast was reported outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyen’s Delhi on Friday (January 29) evening, police said.

While there were no injuries, some cars were damaged in the blast, an official said, adding, that three fire tenders were rushed to the embassy, located on APJ Abdul Kalam Road.

“A very low intensity improvised device went off… No injury to any person was reported and nor was there any damage to property except the shattering of glass panes of three vehicles parked nearby,” Delhi Police Additional PRO Anil Mittal said.

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Police suspect it could be a mischief and an attempt to create sensation. The fire department received a call about the blast at 5.11 pm, as the Beating Retreat ceremony was going on at Rajpath a few kilometres away.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said an alert has been issued at all airports, important installations and government buildings in view of the blast in Delhi.