2 youths caught on CCTV walking on road close to Israel Embassy shortly before explosion; security tightened in Delhi

New Delhi, December 27

Delhi Police have intensified its probe into a low-intensity blast that occurred near the Israel Embassy here and sources said two youths were caught on camera walking on the road close to the spot shortly before the explosion.

The National Security Guard (NSG) along with forensic experts visited the spot on Wednesday morning and collected samples of leaves and grass that they suspected might contain chemicals used in the explosion, police sources said, adding a team of dog squad by the NSG also inspected the spot with two canines.

The team of forensic experts has marked the places with the signage of ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ from the spot where the blast took place on Tuesday.

The experts have used magnetic gadgets to detect the intensity of the blast, said sources.

The officials of Delhi Police Special Cell and local police inspected the spot and a group of paramilitary personnel were deployed there.

An official said as of now the police are contemplating to register an FIR.

The police have also beefed up security in the national capital after the blast near the embassy in Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, an official said.

Areas around the Israel Embassy and Jewish establishments in Delhi have been put under the watch of the security personnel. The local police have been asked to increase the vigil in the national capital, the official said on Wednesday.

According to police sources, CCTV footage have been recovered from near the spot in which two youths were found walking on the road, shortly before the blast. “It is yet to be ascertained whether they are suspects,” the official added.

Security agencies have collected multiple CCTV footage from the lanes of Abdul Kalam Road and Prithviraj Road.

Security officials who visited the spot said since no remnants of the explosive were found at the spot, the possibility of a “chemical explosion” could not be ruled out.