A huge bomb exploded in Delhi. It is suspected that Iraqi terrorists attacked the Israeli embassy.
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The capital, Delhi, was rocked by a bomb blast. The bomber struck shortly afternoon in front of the Israeli embassy on Abdul Kalam Road in Delhi, about 50 meters from the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital.
It basically seems that no one was injured in the blast. Just 1.2 km from the site of the Beating Retreat, the closing ceremony of the Republic Day celebrations.
The location of the blast in the distance was a cause for concern.
Police rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the information Shortly after the incident along with Senior officials, including Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Pramod Kushwa, rushed to the spot. Fire engines arrived. Extinguishing fires. Assistance programs are ongoing.
The beating retreat was attended by several MPs and dignitaries including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
Police said the IED was thought to be an explosion. The bomber struck shortly afternoon in front of a U.S. military base. Authorities say there have been previous attacks targeting the Israeli embassy.
During the inspection of the CCTV cameras, it was found that explosives had been placed under the pavement. Authorities believe ammonium nitrate was used in the blast, according to forensic evidence.
Police Special Cell officers are looking for details from the cab driver who bought two people in the cab. Also seized a pink envelope, believed to have been sent to the Israeli ambassador, was found 12 yards from the scene.
Security forces were heavily deployed there. The windows of three cars appear to have been smashed in the blast. Full details are yet to be known.
The IED attack that took place on Friday evening near the Israeli embassy in the national capital, Delhi has sparked concern.
Jaish-UL-Hind takes responsibility for the bomb blast
Jaish-ul-Hind, a militant group, claimed on social media that it had carried out the attack on the pretext that terrorist groups were behind it.
In the currently hostile screenshots, “By the grace of Almighty Allah, Jaish-ul-Hindu soldiers infiltrated the most heavily guarded area of Delhi and attacked IED.
These attacks, which began with the command of Allah in retaliation for the attacks made by India, will continue. We carry out such attacks targeting important Indian cities. “wait”.
However, officials said that the name of the group has not been heard of anywhere so far. Screenshots of the announcement, made as a telegram platform, are currently being feuded by the tribe.
Investigative agencies, however, hope not to rely solely on this statement. They are of the opinion that it is unreasonable to believe that the Jaish-ul-Hind organization carried out the attack until proper evidence is available.
It is suspected that this may have been an attempt to mislead the investigation.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has promised full protection to the Israeli Foreign Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in consultation with senior police officials to review the situation.
Police are conducting inspections in troubled areas in the wake of the attack. Authorities have set up heavy security at embassies of other countries and ordered strict security measures at various airports across the country.
A high alert has been issued for airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh, and other states. Security has been beefed up at all places, including Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station.
A high alert has been declared in Jaipur city, a senior Rajasthan police official said.
It is suspected that the attack was in retaliation of Qasim Solaimani, Iran’s top military official who was assassinated last year, and nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been named as immortal heroes.
Ambassador Ron Malka, on the other hand, said the blast could be a ‘terrorist attack’. Declared full confidence in the Indian authorities. “We are taking this matter very seriously,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
They will provide full protection to their diplomats. He tweeted that an investigation was underway and there was no question of pardoning the culprits.
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