Terror outfit ‘Jaish-Ul-Hind’ has claimed responsibility for the blast outside Israel embassy in New Delhi on Friday evening. A screenshot claiming to be from messaging service Telegram has gone viral on social media in which ‘Jaish-Ul-Hind’ claims behind the blast. Earlier in the day, an investigation team of Delhi Police’s Special Cell visited the blast site near the Israeli Embassy to collect more evidence as part of its ongoing probe. They said the forensic experts have also collected some samples from the crime scene that will ascertain the chemical composition used in the low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) Delhi Police Special Cell has obtained CCTV footage showing a cab dropping off two persons who walk towards the spot near Israel Embassy where explosion occurred on Jan 29. Driver has been contacted and sketches are being prepared. Probe underway to ascertain their role, said sources.
The Delhi Police has increased security checks and put up advisories after a low-intensity explosion occurred near Israel Embassy yesterday. A team of National Security Guard (NSG) is being deputed to examine characteristics of explosives used in the explosion near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi. The team will be visiting the spot soon. Ron Malka, Israeli ambassador to India, suspected that yesteray’s suspected IED blast outside the Israeli Embassy could be a terror attack, adding that there is full cooperation between New Delhi and Tel Aviv to investigate the explosion. “The investigation is ongoing, gathering all evidence from the scene. There is full collaboration between Indian and Israeli authorities. As of now, our strong assumption is that it is a terror attack that targeted the Israeli Embassy. Fortunately, nobody was hurt,” news agency ANI quoted Ron Malka as saying. A low intensity explosion took place outside the Israeli embassy in the heart of the national capital. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blast , but some cars parked outside the embassy were damaged.