After the explosion of an IED near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Friday, an alert has been issued to all the airports, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said.
A media report quoted the CISF as saying that the security measures have been enhanced in important government buildings.
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The Delhi Police spokesperson the blast was caused by a “very low-intensity improvised device” and there were no injuries.
However, the window panes of three cars parked near the blast site were damaged due to the explosion, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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“A very-low intensity improvised device went off at 5.05 pm near 5 APJ Abdul Kalam Road near Jindal House,” the Delhi Police spokesperson said in the statement.
“No injury to any person is there and nor any damage to property was witnessed except window panes of three vehicles parked nearby. Initial impressions suggest a mischievous attempt to create a sensation,” the statement said.
Media reports quoted officials as saying that Delhi Police commissioner SN Shrivastava and Intelligence Bureau chief Arvind Kumar have briefed Union home minister Amit Shah regarding the explosion.
Immediately after the explosion, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was informed and the National Investigative Agency (NIA) has been alerted.