May 31, 2017: A powerful blast today rocked Afghan capital Kabul’s high-security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located. Afghanistan’s Police and health officials confirmed that at least 80 people were killed and more than 350 wounded in the attack. Tweet by External affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj states, Indians are safe.
AIR News reports, There was no immediate claim of responsibility of the attack. Official sources at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that all staff at the Indian embassy were safe. But some damage to the windows of the embassy building has been reported, they added.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has strongly condemned the terrorist blast in Kabul. “We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. India stands with Afghanistan in fighting all types of terrorism. Forces supporting terrorism need to be defeated,” the Prime Minister said.
In a tweet Sushma Swaraj said by God’s grace they are safe. Official sources however said, some damage to the windows of the embassy building has been reported.
