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India has condemned in the strongest terms the deplorable terrorist attack in Mazar-e-Sharif which took place yesterday resulting in loss of lives, including the brave personnel of the Afghan National Defence Forces.

External Affairs Ministry in a release said, the Government and the people of India extended their deepest condolences and stand with the Government and people of Afghanistan at this difficult moment. It said, the terrorist attack is a stark reminder of the need to immediately dismantle the safe havens and sanctuaries that support and sustain terrorism in Afghanistan from outside its borders.

It said, India remains steadfast in its support to Afghanistan in fighting all forms of terrorism and bringing perpetrators of terrorist violence to justice, wherever they may be.