Security agencies reported in a hurry after receiving alert about an alleged blast behind the Israeli Embassy located in the Chanakyapuri area of Delhi, the diplomatic neighbourhood of the capital.&nbsp;

Delhi Police said they received a call about a blast near the Israeli mission. According to reports, the caller informed about a blast in an empty plot behind the embassy building.&nbsp;

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An Israeli Embassy spokesperson told WION: "We can confirm that around 5:20 there was a blast at close proximity to the embassy. The Delhi police and the security team are still investigating the situation."

Israel's foreign ministry said all staff were unharmed following the blast and Israeli authorities were cooperating with their Indian counterparts to investigate the cause of the explosion.

An eyewitness who was around when the blast took place said: "This happened around 5 pm, I was on my duty and heard a huge sound. When I came out, I saw smoke coming from the top of a tree, that's all I saw. Police have taken my statement."

A special cell team of Delhi Police along with the bomb squad has been sweeping the area after arriving at the spot. As of the last update, nothing suspicious had been found at the location.&nbsp;

<h2>Previous similar incident&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, this is not the first instance when the Israeli Embassy in Delhi has been subjected to such an incident. Nearly three years ago on January 29, 2021, a crude bomb went off near the Israeli Embassy on&nbsp;Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road on a day India and Israel marked the 29th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.&nbsp;

Within days of the blast, the investigation of the case was handed to the NIA from Delhi Police. However, the two suspects, that an autorickshaw driver claimed to have picked up from&nbsp;Tughlaq Road minutes after the explosion and dropped off at Jamia Nagar, were never caught.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Security agencies reported in a hurry after receiving alert about an alleged blast behind the Israeli Embassy located in the Chanakyapuri area of Delhi, the diplomatic neighbourhood of the capital.

Security agencies reported in a hurry after receiving alert about an alleged blast behind the Israeli Embassy located in the Chanakyapuri area of Delhi, the diplomatic neighbourhood of the capital. Delhi Police said they received a call about a blast near the Israeli mission. According to reports, the caller informed about a blast in an empty plot behind the embassy building. Delhi Fire Service received a call of a blast near the Israel Embassy in the Chanakyapuri area this evening. "So far nothing has been found at the location," says Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services pic.twitter.com/Ipd23kciBS — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023 × An Israeli Embassy spokesperson told WION: "We can confirm that around 5:20 there was a blast at close proximity to the embassy. The Delhi police and the security team are still investigating the situation." Israel's foreign ministry said all staff were unharmed following the blast and Israeli authorities were cooperating with their Indian counterparts to investigate the cause of the explosion. An eyewitness who was around when the blast took place said: "This happened around 5 pm, I was on my duty and heard a huge sound. When I came out, I saw smoke coming from the top of a tree, that's all I saw. Police have taken my statement." A special cell team of Delhi Police along with the bomb squad has been sweeping the area after arriving at the spot. As of the last update, nothing suspicious had been found at the location. Previous similar incident Notably, this is not the first instance when the Israeli Embassy in Delhi has been subjected to such an incident. Nearly three years ago on January 29, 2021, a crude bomb went off near the Israeli Embassy on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road on a day India and Israel marked the 29th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Within days of the blast, the investigation of the case was handed to the NIA from Delhi Police. However, the two suspects, that an autorickshaw driver claimed to have picked up from Tughlaq Road minutes after the explosion and dropped off at Jamia Nagar, were never caught. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Bomb blast scare near Israel Embassy in Delhi, security agencies on toes

Minor blast that took place near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi., no injuries were reported. The blast was reported while the beating retreat ceremony was underway. Israel is treating this blast as a terror incident.

Israel is treating minor blast near its embassy in New Delhi as a terror incident

There are reports of a minor blast that took place near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. No injury has been reported.

New Delhi: Minor blast near Israel embassy while beating ceremony was underway

An investigation team of Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday visited the blast site near the Israeli Embassy to collect more evidence as part of its ongoing probe. Forensic experts have also collected some samples from the crime scene that will ascertain the chemical composition used in the low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED).

Official sources said ball bearings seized from the spot were found scattered on the ground and the impact of the explosion was felt within a radius of 20-25 metres.

The minor blast took place on Friday evening in a high-security zone of the national capital. No one was injured.

The bomb appeared to have been planted in a flower pot on the road divider, police said. An envelope addressed to the Israeli Embassy and containing a note was found at the site of the blast.

The letter, addressed “to Israel Embassy ambassador”, contains a threat and describes the explosion as a “trailer”, the sources said. It also refers to two “Iranian martyrs”, Qasem Soleimani and Dr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the sources said.

Maj Gen Soleimani, who was assassinated in a United States drone strike in January 2020, was Iran’s most powerful general.

Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated in November last year, was Iran’s top nuclear scientist. Tehran believes he was killed by Israel using a remote-control weapon.

A 10-member team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) had on Friday visited the blast site and collected residues which include metallic swab and ball bearings.

Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava too had visited the site in the evening and took stock of the situation.

All materials seized from the spot have been handed over to the investigating officer of the Delhi Police, a source said.

"We are yet to receive the samples collected from the spot. Once the investigating officer submits the samples conclusively, we will be sending them to our explosives team. Only a chemical test will help us identify the exact composition of the samples," FSL sources said.

The blast took place when President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present a few kilometres away at the Beating Retreat ceremony at the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations.

Investigators have scanned footage retrieved from CCTV cameras installed nearby and spotted a vehicle moving suspiciously near the embassy just before the explosion, sources said. 
The explosion took place on a day when India and Israel marked the completion of the 29th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations.

An investigation team of Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday visited the blast site near the Israeli Embassy to collect more evidence as part of its ongoing probe.

An investigation team of Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday visited the blast site near the Israeli Embassy to collect more evidence as part of its ongoing probe. Forensic experts have also collected some samples from the crime scene that will ascertain the chemical composition used in the low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED). Official sources said ball bearings seized from the spot were found scattered on the ground and the impact of the explosion was felt within a radius of 20-25 metres. The minor blast took place on Friday evening in a high-security zone of the national capital. No one was injured. The bomb appeared to have been planted in a flower pot on the road divider, police said. An envelope addressed to the Israeli Embassy and containing a note was found at the site of the blast. The letter, addressed “to Israel Embassy ambassador”, contains a threat and describes the explosion as a “trailer”, the sources said. It also refers to two “Iranian martyrs”, Qasem Soleimani and Dr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the sources said. Maj Gen Soleimani, who was assassinated in a United States drone strike in January 2020, was Iran’s most powerful general. Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated in November last year, was Iran’s top nuclear scientist. Tehran believes he was killed by Israel using a remote-control weapon. A 10-member team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) had on Friday visited the blast site and collected residues which include metallic swab and ball bearings. Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava too had visited the site in the evening and took stock of the situation. All materials seized from the spot have been handed over to the investigating officer of the Delhi Police, a source said. "We are yet to receive the samples collected from the spot. Once the investigating officer submits the samples conclusively, we will be sending them to our explosives team. Only a chemical test will help us identify the exact composition of the samples," FSL sources said. The blast took place when President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present a few kilometres away at the Beating Retreat ceremony at the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations. Investigators have scanned footage retrieved from CCTV cameras installed nearby and spotted a vehicle moving suspiciously near the embassy just before the explosion, sources said. The explosion took place on a day when India and Israel marked the completion of the 29th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations.

Delhi Police's special team visits blast site near Israeli embassy