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Afghan Parliament attack: All Indian nationals are safe, says envoy

According to reports, the Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack

Inside the Afghan parliament moments after the attack. Photo courtesy: Naqibullah Faiq, Afghan MP

ANI Kabul

Indian ambassador to Afghanistan, Amar Sinha, has confirmed that all Indian nationals are safe following the explosions that hit the Afghan Parliament in Kabul.

The Indian envoy's reaction came after a series of three explosions hit the Afghan Parliament earlier today.

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According to reports, the Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

The attack took place as the new Defence Minister Massoom Stanekzai was being introduced to MPs.

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First Published: Jun 22 2015 | 1:50 PM IST

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