New Delhi: In the heart of Indias national capital, the Chankaypuri area, an incident near the Embassy of Israel has prompted a swift response from the Delhi Police and the fire department. Reports suggest varying versions of the event, with the police asserting the absence of explosives, while an Israeli government official confirms an explosion near the embassy. The unfolding situation demands a meticulous examination.Contradictory accountsConflicting narratives surround the incident, amplifying the intrigue. Israel Embassy sources acknowledge an occurrence near the embassy but express uncertainty about its nature. Security officials and the Special Cell of the Delhi Police are at the scene, actively engaged in an ongoing investigation.What happenedEmergency responseAt approximately 5:47 pm, the Delhi Fire Service received a call reporting a blast near the Israeli embassy. A prompt joint response from fire officials and the police ensued.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, 2023Location of the blastThe explosion was situated in a vacant plot near the embassy. However, investigations thus far have not uncovered any explosives in the vicinity.High-security zoneThe embassy, nestled in central Delhis diplomatic enclave, adds a layer of complexity to the security considerations surrounding the incident.Forensic scrutinyA forensic team meticulously examined the purported blast site, yet no conclusive evidence has surfaced.#WATCH | Delhi Police Crime Unit team and forensics team near the Israel Embassy in Delhi to hold a probe after a call was received about a blast today evening pic.twitter.com/nJjDlIWZsF— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023Eyewitness accountA security guard, an eyewitness to the incident, described hearing a loud bang and observed smoke emanating from the top of a tree. His statement forms a crucial part of the ongoing investigation.#WATCH | An eyewitness says, 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, thats all I saw...Police have taken my statement... https://t.co/WB4jy1BmGK pic.twitter.com/2apOQMV47z— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023International responseIsraels foreign ministry spokesperson, Lior Haiat, acknowledged the explosion near the embassy, emphasizing no casualties resulted from the incident. The collaboration between local authorities and Israeli security forces underscores the gravity of the situation.Investigative measuresCCTV footage analysisDelhi Police are scrutinizing CCTV footage in the vicinity of the embassy to discern the origins of the loud bang.Witness statementsRecording statements from individuals who heard the explosion contributes to the multifaceted investigation.Call tracingIntensive efforts are underway to trace the caller who alerted the authorities about the blast, adding a layer of complexity to the unfolding narrative.We can confirm that around 5:10 pm there was a blast at close proximity to the embassy. Delhi Police and the security team are still investigating the situation: Israel Embassy in New Delhi https://t.co/WB4jy1BmGK— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2023Police investigation underwayAs the investigation evolves, the incident near the Israel Embassy in Delhi remains shrouded in uncertainty. The collaboration between local and international authorities highlights the gravity of the situation, and with each passing development, the need for clarity intensifies. The embassys central location and the high-security diplomatic enclave add layers of complexity to an already intricate puzzle.
