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New Delhi: There was a low intensity blast near the Embassy of Israel at APJ Abdul Kalam road and not far from Vijay Chowk where the Beating Retreat ceremony was underway shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday 29 January 2021.

The spot where the explosion occurred is in the high security zone and is neither far from the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

While glasses and windscreens of vehicles parked near the blast site were shattered no casualty or injury has been reported.

Bomb disposal squad and forensic team had immediately reached the spot. The Delhi Fire Service received a call informing about the blast at 5.10 p.m, according to a fire department official.

Spoke just now to Israeli FM @Gabi_Ashkenazi about the explosion outside the Israeli Embassy. We take this very seriously. Assured him of the fullest protection for the Embassy and Israeli diplomats. Matter is under investigation and no effort will be spared to find the culprits.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 29, 2021