Kabul: Fourteen people were killed in a Taliban attack on a guesthouse here with a top Afghan official saying the Indian Ambassador could have been the target of the militants who stormed the complex popular among expats.
Confirming that four Indians were among the victims, Indian ambassador Amar Sinha said he has been informed by the Afghan authorities that the total number of casualties was 14.
Two Pakistanis, an American, one Italian and a Kazak national were the other foreigners killed in the attack, officials said, noting that rest were all Afghans. “Terrorists do not recognise borders! Condolences to families of all killed including two nationals of Pakistan in #Kabul attack,” Mr Sinha tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a visit to China, spoke to President Ghani. “Spoke to President Ashraf Ghani and offered condolences on loss of lives due to the Kabul attack. We are one when it comes to fighting terror,” Mr Modi, who arrived in Xi’an on Thursday morning on a three-day visit to China, tweeted.
“President Ashraf Ghani expressed sadness on the unfortunate demise of Indian citizens in the attack in Kabul,” the Prime Minister said.
