Kabul hospital blast -Pajhwok

AMN / NEW DELHI

India has strongly condemned the ‘barbaric and dastardly’ terrorist attacks in Kabul that targeted innocent civilians and the wounded under treatment.

There can be no justification for such reprehensible attacks. The perpetrators of these attacks and their supporters should be brought to justice.India stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Afghanistan at this difficult times of mindless violence and terror imposed on them.

We convey our heartfelt condolences to the next of kins of victims of these terror attacks and pray for speedy recovery to those injured. India stands ready to extend all possible assistance, including for treatment of those injured.

Afghanistan: 95 killed, over 150 wounded in Kabul bombing

Nearly 100 people were killed and over 160 wounded in the Afghan capital on Saturday after an ambulance packed with explosives blew up in a crowded area at the city centre, officials said.

Most of the casualties are civilians. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.