Anti-Terror Agency, Bomb And Dog Squad Probe Blast Near Israel Embassy

New Delhi:

The NIA has visited the scene of Tuesday evening’s  blast near the Israel embassy in central Delhi, and collected samples of grass and leaves from the spot, which could contain trace amounts of any explosive that may have been used. These samples will be handed over to forensic experts.

The anti-terror agency was accompanied by armed NSG commandos and a two-member dog squad that inspected the area. Delhi Police’s Special Cell and local cops also inspected the blast site.

Paramilitary personnel have been deployed at the embassy for further protection. 

#WATCH | Forensic teams and Dog squad of NSG carry out an investigation near the Israel Embassy.

As per the Israel Embassy, there was a blast near the embassy at around 5:10 pm yesterday pic.twitter.com/X4lMPD2FR8

— ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2023

On Tuesday evening police were told of a blast near the embassy, the area around which has seen increased security due to the war in Gaza.Police teams, a canine unit, and explosives experts were rushed to Chanakyapuri, where several nations have embassies or consulates. 

An initial sweep revealed nothing but, a more thorough search found an “abusive” letter to the Israeli ambassador that was wrapped in a flag. Sources have since told NDTV that the letter was in English and used “indecent” words, and that it contained the name of a group called “Sir Allah Resistance”.

READ | Delhi Police Finds Letter For Israel Envoy After “Blast” Near Embassy

Israeli official Ohad Nakash Kaynar posted on X confirming the blast and said that all diplomats and workers in the embassy were safe. An embassy spokesperson said the blast was at 5.48 pm.

READ | Israel Says Blast Near Delhi Embassy Possibly “An Attack”, Issues Advisory

Tel Aviv has put out an advisory for Israelis in India, and particularly in New Delhi. The advisory asks Israeli nationals to avoid crowded places and asks them to “avoid externalising Israeli symbols”.

“Avoid participating in events with many participants that are not secure. Avoid posting trip details on social networks and posting photos and visit details before the trip and in real time,” the advisory said.