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Statement by EAM on Terrorist
attack in Kabul
26/02/2010
There has been a heinous terrorist attack in Kabul today morning
targeting a few residential facilities used, among others, by Indian
nationals. As per the preliminary information provided by Afghan
Government officials, up to nine Indians, besides a few others from
Afghanistan and third countries, have lost their lives. The deceased
Indians include Government officials. A few Indians have been
injured, most of whom are reported to be out of danger. Arrangements
are being made for their adequate and expeditious treatment, if
necessary, by evacuating them to India. Further details are being
ascertained.
India strongly condemns the attack. This is the third attack on
Indian officials and interests in Afghanistan in the past 20 months.
The attacks on the Embassy of India in July 2008 and October 2009
had claimed the lives of Indian diplomats and officials and several
Afghan nationals. These barbaric attacks are a matter of deep
concern and are clearly aimed against the people of India and the
people of Afghanistan. These are the handiwork of those who are
desperate to undermine the friendship between India and Afghanistan,
and do not wish to see a strong, democratic and pluralistic
Afghanistan. The international community and the people of
Afghanistan face a clear danger from the perpetrators of such acts
of terrorism and their patrons. The scourge of terrorism must be
resolutely opposed, resisted and overcome through undiluted
commitment and effort by the international community.
Government extends sincere condolences to the families of all those
who have lost their lives in the dastardly attack, including the
families of the Indian officials who laid down their lives in the
line of duty. Though the irreplaceable loss of these families can
never be recompensed, all necessary steps will be taken for the
welfare of the dependants of the deceased officials.
Government is in close touch with the Government of Afghanistan on
all aspects concerning the safety, security and welfare of Indians
in that country.
New Delhi
February 26, 2010 |
