‘Possible terror attack’: Israel issues travel advisory for India after ‘blast’ call near embassy in New Delhi

Israeli nationals have been warned to try to avoid going to crowded places (malls and markets) and places identified as serving Westerners/Jews and Israelis.

They have also been urged to be on heightened alert in public places (including restaurants, hotels, pubs, etc).

The recommendations also suggest avoiding openly displaying Israeli symbols, refraining from attending unsecured large-scale events, and avoiding publicising itineraries on social media as well as photographs and details of visits in real-time.

The Delhi Police on Tuesday first received a call about the “blast” behind the embassy around 5.45 pm, following which teams of the district staff, Special Cell, and the Delhi Fire Services were rushed to the spot. However, a senior police officer said there were no signs of a fire or blast. A dog squad and bomb disposal squad was also brought in, officials said.

In January 2021, there had been another scare near the embassy, when a low-intensity blast took place there. A Delhi Police team had also found a letter addressed “to Israel embassy ambassador” at the spot. The probe was eventually handed over to the NIA, which is yet to make a breakthrough.

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