Delhi: Low-intensity IED goes off near Israel Embassy, NSA Ajit Doval briefed

Update: An FIR has been lodged in the case, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava confirmed. As per sources, the special cell has filed the FIR under UAPA and section 120B of the IPC. Forensics team has also investigated the area and collected samples for further inspection. 

Update at 19:30: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a report on the incident. As per sources, Delhi Police Commissioner will be briefing top MHA officials on the blast.  

Update at 18:58: An alert has been issued at all airports, important installations and government buildings in view of blast reported in Delhi. Enhanced security measures have been put in place: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Update: The IED which caused the blast has been found in a flower pot on road divider near Jindal House. NSA Ajit Doval has also been briefed regarding the incident.

With tensions mounting in the national capital, an explosion has been reported near the Israel Embassy at the APJ Abdul Kalam Marg on Friday evening. As per the fire department, the explosion was reported around 5:05 PM on Friday evening. The explosion shattered the windscreens of several vehicles present in the vicinity. The local police and fire department has reached the area and no injuries have been reported. Consequently, security in the national capital has been beefed up while NSA Ajit Doval has also been briefed about the incident. 

The exact location of the blast was outside Jindal House, few metres away from Israel Embassy. 3 cars have been damaged and the forensic teams have suspected use of black powder. As per the Prasar Bharti News Service, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was hidden near the pavement. 

Delhi Police issues statement

"A very low intensity improvised device went off at 5.05pm near 5 APJ Abdul Kalam Road near Jindal house. No injury to any person is there and nor any damage to property was witnessed except window panes of 3 vehicles parked nearby. Initial impressions suggest a mischievous attempt to create a sensation," the Delhi Police statement reads.