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Minor blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi; Jaishankar assures 'fullest protection' of diplomats

Updated : January 29, 2021 09:24 PM IST

No one was injured in the incident, Delhi police officials said

Mumbai Police is on high alert and security has been tightened across the city after the blast in Delhi.

A low-intensity IED blast was reported near Israel Embassy at APJ Abdul Kalam Road in the national capital on Friday.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

"A very low-intensity improvised device went off at 5.05 pm near APJ Abdul Kalam road near Jindal house. No damage to property witnessed except to window panes of three vehicles" Delhi police officials said.

The bomb disposal squad of the Delhi Police carried out searches to find out if there were more explosives in the area. Forensic experts are also examining the blast site, an official said.

Reacting to the blast, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said any attempt to disturb peace should be firmly dealt with. "Concerned by the news of a blast near Israeli Embassy in Delhi. Agencies are determining the nature and cause of the blast. Thankfully, no loss of life reported yet. Any attempt to disturb the peace of Delhi shud be firmly dealt with," he tweeted.

Concerned by the news of a blast near Israeli Embassy in Delhi. Agencies are determining the nature and cause of the blast. Thankfully, no loss of life reported yet. Any attempt to disturb the peace of Delhi shud be firmly dealt with
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 29, 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi and assured him that the matter is being investigated.

Spoke just now to Israeli FM @Gabi_Ashkenazi about the explosion outside the Israeli Embassy. We take this very seriously. Assured him of the fullest protection for the Embassy and Israeli diplomats. Matter is under investigation and no effort will be spared to find the culprits.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 29, 2021

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police is on high alert and security has been tightened across the city after the blast in Delhi.

(With inputs from ANI and PTI)

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