A Mysterious Explosion On Friday evening, a low-intensity blast occurred near the Israel Embassy in New Delhi, causing minor damage to some vehicles but no injuries. The blast triggered a high alert in the area and prompted a swift response from the security forces.
A Sinister Message The Delhi Police recovered a suspicious letter from the blast site, wrapped in a flag. The letter had the words “Palestine” and “Gaza” written on it, along with some other text in English and Urdu. The letter also mentioned the names of two Iranian generals who were killed in a US airstrike in Iraq in 2020.
A Possible Motive The letter suggested that the blast was a revenge attack for the killing of the Iranian generals and the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The letter also warned of more attacks in the future. The letter raised suspicions of a possible involvement of Iran or its proxies in the blast.
A Joint Investigation The Delhi Police have registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and have launched a joint investigation with the National Investigation Agency and other central agencies. The police are also examining the CCTV footage and the forensic evidence from the blast site.
A Diplomatic Fallout The blast has created a diplomatic tension between India and Israel, two strategic partners. The Israeli Foreign Minister condemned the attack and thanked the Indian authorities for their response. The Indian External Affairs Minister assured the Israeli counterpart of the fullest protection for the Israeli diplomats and premises.
