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Blast near US, Indian embassies in China, no casualties

Blast near US, Indian embassies in China, no casualties

Jul 26, 2018
12:20 pm

What's the story

A blast ripped through the area outside the US embassy in Beijing this morning. The Indian embassy is located nearby. Sources told ANI it was a low-intensity explosion, and that there were no casualties. According to some reports, the blast occurred after a self-immolation attempt near the structure in Chaoyang District. Photos on social media showed smoke rising and police vehicles gathered at the spot.

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'All Indians are safe': Indian envoy confirms

Speaking to Republic TV, India's Envoy to Beijing Ambassador Gautam Bambawle said, "We heard the blast. We are just next door. There are no fatalities. It was a low-intensity blast. All Indians are safe." More details are awaited.