Blast took place less than 2 km from Vijaya Chowk, where President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior members of the government gathered for the Beating the Retreat ceremony.
New Delhi: A minor blast took place outside the Israeli embassy in central Delhi on Friday evening, the police have said, adding that no injuries had been reported and that the area had been cordoned off.
The blast took place less than two kilometres from Vijaya Chowk, where President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior members of the government have gathered for the Beating the Retreat ceremony.
Police sources said the explosive – a suspected IED – had been wrapped up in plastic bag and left on the pavement, where it detonated, damaging the windscreens of four or five cars parked nearby.
Initial reports suggest no injuries, but heavy police deployment has taken place and Abdul Kalam Road has been cordoned off. Senior police officers have reached the spot.
Visuals from the area showed police personnel standing outside the building, with officers inspecting the yellow-black pavement by the side of the road. (Courtesy: NDTV)
