Accidental firing by cop sparks panic at Israel embassy

New Delhi: There was a panic-like situation at the Israel embassy after a Delhi Police constable accidently fired her service pistol at the embassy on Wednesday evening.
According to the police, around 6.50pm on Wednesday, they received a call from the security officer of the Israel embassy about a PCR staff misfiring a round at the residence of the attaché of the embassy at Paschimi Marg in Vasant Vihar.
“Upon receiving of the information, SHO Vasant Vihar reached the spot and found that a constable — identified as Manisha — posted as in-charge of the PCR stationed near the Israel embassy had accidentally fired one round while handling her 9mm pistol,” said an officer.
The police officer added that no one was injured in the incident.
Senior police officers from the South West district have reached the spot. The Crime Branch team was also called and further investigations are on, the officer added.