Low intensity explosion near Israel Embassy in Delhi

Police close off a street after an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. Pic/AFP

A low intensity explosion occurred near the Israel Embassy in the national capital on Friday.

Delhi Police said that the explosion took place at the roadside of 5 Aurangzeb Road in the heart of the city. Fire brigade, SWAT and forensic teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident that took place at around 5 pm.

"We are looking into the matter. Multiple police teams have been rushed to the spot. It is yet to be ascertained the kind of material that exploded," said a senior police officer.

As per fire department information, they received the call at 5.11 pm, and three fire tenders were pressed into service. The window panes of a vehicle parked nearby were damaged.

The polce are looking at the CCTV footages from the locality.

According to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), an alert has been issued at all airports, important installations, and government buildings in view of the blast reported in Delhi. Enhanced security measures have been put in place.

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