Embassy in Kabul bombed, 17 locals dead, Indians safe
For the second time in 15 months, the Indian embassy in Kabul was attacked by a suicide car bomber.
The blast killed 17 people, all Afghans, and injured nearly 80. Three Indian paramilitary soldiers on guard duty were hit by shrapnel. Unlike last year, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on a website.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said the attack had clearly targeted the Indian embassy.
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The blast killed 17 people, all Afghans, and injured nearly 80. Three Indian paramilitary soldiers on guard duty were hit by shrapnel. Unlike last year, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on a website.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said the attack had clearly targeted the Indian embassy.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
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