A bomb blast near the Israeli embassy in Delhi has caused no casualties

 A bomb blast near the Israeli embassy in Delhi has caused no casualties

A bomb blast near the Israeli embassy in the Indian capital, New Delhi, has damaged several vehicles. No one was killed or injured, officials said.

The blast occurred near a sidewalk at about 5:05 p.m., shattering the windows of several cars parked nearby.

Police have cordoned off the scene.

The bomber struck shortly afternoon in front of a crowd of 2,000 people, including the president, vice president, prime minister, and the chief of staff of the three armies. Located on the road.

Initial reports said the blast was light and no one was injured. The entire area has been cordoned off since the blast, with top police officials rushing to the spot and assessing the nature of the blast. A Delhi Police spokesman, Anil Mittal, told the for news: "We have gathered information. Yes, our team is on the spot and we can say something only after getting all the information.

The news agency quoted a Delhi Police spokesman as saying that a low-intensity IED exploded on APJ Abdul Kalam Road near Jundal House at 5:05 pm.

The area is close to the Israeli embassy.

According to police, the blast shattered only the windows of nearby vehicles, and initially, it was felt that the mischief was done to create a sensation.

The blast comes as Israel and India mark 29 years of diplomatic relations. The Israeli embassy is under tight security and CCTV cameras are installed. Security at the embassy has now been beefed up following the blast.

According to some Israeli media reports, Israeli authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation. 

The Daily Post reports that "Indian security personnel are investigating the incident and have been in contact with Israeli authorities."

The newspaper quoted a statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry as saying, "The Foreign Minister is being kept informed of the incident and has instructed the embassy staff to take all necessary security measures."