Breaking: Low-intensity blast near Israel embassy in New Delhi
IED Blast intensity very low near Israel embassy outside Jindal House. Blast at a time when Beating Retreat ceremony underway few miles away at Rajpath. NSG and NIA forensic teams rushing to the spot. Delhi Police and central agencies have sealed the area.
Blast outside Israel Embassy in Delhi — just 1.8 km as the crow flies from Vijay Chowk where the Beating Retreat ceremony is still on. Vehicles damaged, no injuries. Special Cell cops at the site.
Today happens to be the 29th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic relations.
Sources said the blast near the Israeli Embassy was caused by a low-intensity IED at 5:05 pm. The IED was concealed in a bush nearby. 3 vehicles were damaged in the explosion.
IED blast near Israeli Embassy in New Delhi has damaged 3 cars, forensic teams suspect use of black powder. The IED was hidden near the pavement.
Following the low-intensity IED explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, Foreign Minister Ashkenazi instructed staff to take all necessary security measures.
Very low-intensity blast, possibly mischief to cause a sensation, says Delhi Police in India. But for it to happen at all is a major breach.
Consider:
1. Area is Already a VVIP zone
2. Israel Embassy has even more security
3. Republic-Day security across the zone
4. Additional security after R-Day chaos created by politically motivated riots in the name of farmers.
Probably Iranian or Pakistani supported or supporting terror outfit must have done this. This could be a major breach of trust by Iran if true.
Image Credits : Shiv Aroor, Aaj Tak
