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Explosion Near Israeli Embassy in Delhi Prompts Upgraded Travel Advisory

Delhi Police Identify Two Suspects; Threatening Letter Found at Blast Site

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Police personnel conduct an inquiry after an alleged explosion occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on December 26, 2023

Overview

  • An explosion occurred near the Israeli embassy in Delhi, India, with no injuries reported. The blast was well planned to avoid CCTV cameras, according to Delhi police.
  • Israel has upgraded its travel advisory for citizens in India, advising them to avoid crowded places and large-scale events. The advisory also warns against displaying Israeli symbols in public.
  • Delhi police have identified two suspects from CCTV footage, but their involvement has not been confirmed.
  • A letter was found near the blast site, purportedly written by 'Sir Allah Resistance', containing threats and references to 'Zionists', 'Palestine' and 'Gaza'.
  • This is not the first time an explosion has been reported near the Israeli embassy in Delhi. A similar incident occurred in 2021.