Delhi police have focused on two “suspects” after reviewing the CCTV footage, a day after receiving a call about a “blast” heard close to the Israel embassy. On Wednesday, sources stated that officials had not verified the pair’s participation in the same. Two people who were reportedly wandering around the Israel embassy on Tuesday night have been identified as potential suspects in the reported “blast” incident, according to officials.
“Two persons are seen roaming in the area in CCTV footage. Their role in the ‘blast’ call incident is not yet clear. We are trying to ascertain their identity and what were they doing in the area at the time of the call. Things will become clear only after their questioning,” they said.
Now the police are examining CCTVs of nearby areas to find out as to how the two suspects reached there and which route they took. They are also trying to ascertain the identity of the two suspects.
Earlier, Delhi police found a letter addressed to the Israeli ambassador near the Israel Embassy on Tuesday evening in connection with the ‘blast’ call.
“A letter has been written in English to the Israeli Embassy in which threatening words are used. The group whose name is written on the letter is Sir Allah Resistance,” said sources.
Police are currently examining the letter and are yet to reveal details.
Delhi Police on Tuesday received a call that a ‘blast’ was heard near the Israel Embassy in the Chanakyapuri area, but officials said that nothing as such was found at the spot of the incident.
The call was received by the Delhi Fire Services at around 6 pm.