The Israel National Security Council advised Israelis traveling to India, especially New Delhi, to stay away from crowded areas and locations frequented by Western or Israeli tourists in the wake of Tuesday’s bombing near the Israeli embassy. On Tuesday evening, Delhi Police received a call informing them of a blast that had happened close to the Israel Embassy in the diplomatic area of Chanakyapuri. A letter addressed to the Israeli ambassador was also discovered close to the Israel Embassy in the nation’s capital following the explosion. Relevant evidence for forensic evidence has been sent by the Delhi Police.
Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to India, Ohad Nakash Kaynar, said on Tuesday that the workers and the diplomats at the Israel embassy are safe and their security teams are investigating the matter further.
“On December 26, a bomb exploded near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. It is possible that this is an attack,” the Israel National Security Council highlighted.
Further stressing the recommendations for the Israelis living in India, the council advised the people to “try to avoid going to crowded places (malls, markets) and places identified as being used by Western/Jewish and Israeli elements.”
It also called for maintaining more public places, including restaurants, hotels and bars, to avoid externalising Israeli symbols.
“Avoid participating in events with many participants that are not secure,” the advisory added.
Additionally, it asked users to refrain from sharing trip-related information on social media and to share photos and visit details both in advance of and during the trip. The Israeli Deputy Ambassador made the following statement after the attack: “This evening, a few minutes after five, there was an explosion near the embassy. Every one of our employees and diplomats is safe. Our security personnel are fully cooperating with the Delhi police, and they will look into the situation more.”