A minor blast took place on Friday evening near the Israel embassy at Central Delhi’s APJ Abdul Kalam Road, ANI reported. A low-intensity improvised explosive device detonated at 5.05 pm, according to the Delhi Police. However, no injuries or damage to personal properties were reported, except shattered windscreens of cars parked nearby.
Delhi Police Additional Public Relations Officer Anil Mittal said that initial impressions indicate that the blast could be a mischievous attempt to create a sensation, reported PTI.
The Central Industrial Security Force said that an alert has been issued at all airports, government buildings and important infrastructure in Delhi in view of the blast. The paramilitary force has directed its personnel to enhance vigil at the 63 civil airports, the Delhi Metro and vital installations in the nuclear and aerospace domain.
Officials of the police and fire brigade reached the spot and further investigations into the matter was underway,…
