There was an explosion near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday. After which security has been increased in the area. The embassy has confirmed the incident. There is no report of any casualty or injury. Delhi Police has started investigation into the blast. Two suspects have been seen in CCTV footage. The police is busy gathering information about their movement and route.
There is news of a blast near the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday. This blast took place in a vacant plot just behind the embassy. Although no one was harmed in this blast, the police found a letter near the blast site. A flag was also recovered along with it. In this one-page letter, anger against Israel has been expressed. Delhi Police has taken this incident seriously. CCTV footage of the surrounding area has been scrutinized.
Delhi Police says that after examining the CCTV footage, two suspects have been seen. Their activities are suspicious. Therefore their information is being traced. Will be found out soon. Police are examining the surrounding CCTV to find out how and by which route the two suspects reached there.
‘Letter written to the Israeli Embassy’
Police say that a threatening letter has also been received. This letter has been written to the Israeli Embassy, it contains threatening words. The letter has been written in English. Sir Allah resistance is written on the letter. Police say that the accused will be arrested soon.
‘There was a blast in 2021 also’
Let us tell you that in 2021 also there was a low intensity explosion on the roadside track. Many cars were damaged in this. Which is being investigated by the central agency NIA, but till now the agency has not been able to reach any conclusion in it. Earlier in February 2012, a bomb was planted under the car of the Israeli Embassy. A diplomat’s wife was injured in this. At present, after Tuesday’s incident, security has been increased around the Embassy and other Israeli establishments in India. There are embassies of many countries in Chanakyapuri.
‘The letter mentions Gaza, threatens ‘revenge”
At around 5 pm on Tuesday evening, the police had received information about an explosion near the Israel Embassy in Chanakyapuri. The unknown caller had told that there was an explosion on an empty plot behind the embassy. Bomb disposal squad and special police team were sent to the spot and search was conducted. Sources say that a typed letter addressed to the ambassador of the Israeli Embassy was found near the incident site. The flag was wrapped in this letter. Sources said that the letter talked about Israel’s action in Gaza and mentioned ‘revenge’. Delhi Police has started investigation into the blast.
Search operation launched in Chanakyapuri area’
Embassy spokesman Guy Neer said on Tuesday evening, “We can confirm that there was an explosion near the embassy at around 5:08 pm.” Delhi Police and security teams are still investigating the situation. No embassy employee was injured in this incident. The police conducted a long search in the area. A letter wrapped in an Israeli flag was found near the blast site. Sources said that the one-page typed letter criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. Revenge is also mentioned in it. The police have not given much information about the letter.
‘Evidence sent for forensic investigation’
Delhi Police said in a statement, experts have investigated the incident site and collected evidence which may have evidentiary relevance. These are being sent for forensic investigation. No trace of burnt explosive was found at the scene. According to the report of news agency PTI, experts are not ruling out the possibility of chemical explosion. A team from anti-terrorism investigation agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also investigated the site. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has said that our officials are cooperating with their Indian counterparts to investigate the cause of the blast.
Let us tell you that on October 7, Palestine-backed Hamas fighters suddenly attacked Israel. After that Israel retaliated in Gaza. Israeli missions around the world are on high alert.
