Kabul, US, India, NATO Strongly Condemn Taliban Monday Attack
Afghan government, US, India, and NATO have strongly condemned deadly Monday bombing in capital Kabul, killing 4 and wounding over 100, including children and foreign nationals.
Afghan government, US, India, and NATO have strongly condemned deadly Monday bombing in capital Kabul, killing 4 and wounding over 100, including children and foreign nationals.
President Ghani condemned the terrorist attack, saying that targeting civilians, especially innocent children, would be anti-Islamic and anti-human action that their criminal perpetrators would not be free from the hatred of people, the presidential palace (ARG) said in a statement.
Mr Ghani directed the relevant officials to investigate the occurrence of the incident and address the injuries as soon as possible, the statement added.
The US embassy in Kabul also condemned the attack in a statement and said that America stands with the people of Afghanistan who seek a peaceful future.
“In the face of these cowardly acts, the United States stands with the people of Afghanistan who seek a peaceful future and an end to conflict and violence. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims, and we will continue to support our Afghan partners to achieve an end to the conflict in Afghanistan,” US embassy said.
Indian Foreign Ministry condemned the cowardly attack as well.
“India strongly condemns the horrific terror attack in Kabul yesterday in which an Indian national and many others lost their lives,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement Tuesday.
“We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this cowardly attack and wish early recovery to the injured,” it said.
India calls for the arrest of the perpetrators of this heinous attack and those who provide them shelter to be brought to justice expeditiously, the ministry said.
The Deputy NATO Senior Civilian Representative Patrick Andrews condemned Kabul attack and wished a swift recovery for the injured people.
“The Taliban must stop continuing to use violence against their own people and come to the negotiating table. NATO Allies and partners continue to support the Afghan security forces as they fight terrorism and create the conditions for peace,” said the Deputy NATO Senior Civilian Representative Patrick Andrews in a statement.
A bomb exploded near a heavily-fortified foreign compound in Kabul, killing at least 4 people and wounding over 100. The Taliban on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack in Kabul that ripped through surrounding neighborhoods.
An Indian national was among those killed in the terror attack in Afghanistan.
The Indian Embassy in Kabul is taking steps for repatriation of the mortal remains of the Indian national, the MEA said.
Wahidullah Mayar, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health said 4 dead and 114 injured had been evacuated to the hospitals.
