"Happy to know that all staff members and others working at the consulate are safe. Once again kudos to our security forces," he said.
Lauding the role of Indian security forces for their brave action, he said, "Hats off to our brave ITBP jawans and officers who have successfully defended India's consulate in Herat (Afghanistan)."
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi has already condemned the attack and said he is closely monitoring the situation.