'Call About Explosion Near Israel Embassy, Nothing Found Yet': Delhi Police
Israel has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India and called the explosion a 'possible terror attack'.
Security officials near the Embassy of Israel after Delhi Police received a call about a blast near the embassy.
(Photo: PTI)
The Delhi Police received a call about an explosion near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, 26 December, the officials said.
"This is evening several minutes after 5, an explosion occurred in close proximity of the Embassy. All our diplomats and workers are safe. Our security teams are working in full cooperation with local Delhi security and they will investigate the matter further," Ohad Nakash Kaynar, Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India, said in a video statement.
“There was a bomb blast call. (We are) not sure what it is exactly yet. The police and our security team are still investigating," an Israel Embassy spokesperson said, as quoted by The Indian Express.
However, after scanning the area, Delhi Police Crime Unit and forensics team confirmed that no explosion was found, reported news agency PTI.
"The experts have examined the spot, lifted exhibits that may have evidentiary relevance; the same are being sent for forensic examination. Further enquiry is in progress," the police added.
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