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Islamic State terror group claims attack on Sikh gurdwara in Kabul

Several blasts tore through Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul's Bagh-e Bala neighbourhood on Saturday

Islamic State terror group claims attack on Sikh gurdwara in Kabul
Updated On : 19 Jun 2022 | 4:57 PM IST

Jaishankar condemns 'cowardly attack' on Gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the "cowardly attack" on a Gurudwara in Kabul and said that India is closely monitoring developments in the Afghan capital.Taking to Twitter, the External Affairs Minister also expressed concern over the welfare of the Sikh community in Afghanistan."The cowardly attack on Gurudwara Karte Parwan should be condemned in the strongest terms by all. We have been closely monitoring developments since the news of the attack was received. Our first and foremost concern is for the welfare of the community," Jaishankar tweeted today.At least two civilians, including a Sikh man and a Muslim security guard, died after unidentified assailants attacked a Gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul city today morning.Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI) in an earlier statement said that a number of unknown armed individuals in the early morning entered a Dharmashala. The attackers used a grenade that resulted in injuring two people.Abdul Nafay Takor, a ...

Jaishankar condemns 'cowardly attack' on Gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul
Updated On : 18 Jun 2022 | 5:39 PM IST

At least 17 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul gunfire, says Report

At least 17 people were killed and 41 wounded in incidents of gun firing on Friday night in Kabul, Tolo News reported citing a hospital.

At least 17 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul gunfire, says Report
Updated On : 04 Sep 2021 | 12:40 PM IST

Most Americans killed in Kabul airport attack were '9/11 babies': Report

Twelve of the 13 US service members killed in the August 26 Kabul airport bombing were "9/11 babies", according to media reports

Most Americans killed in Kabul airport attack were '9/11 babies': Report
Updated On : 30 Aug 2021 | 11:10 AM IST

US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon

The United States is aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul following its drone strike on an explosive-laden vehicle headed towards the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the Pentagon said

US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon
Updated On : 30 Aug 2021 | 6:32 AM IST

What is ISIS-K? The group behind the deadly Kabul airport attack

ISIS-K was officially founded in January 2015. Within a short period of time, it managed to consolidate territorial control in several rural districts in north and northeast Afghanistan

What is ISIS-K? The group behind the deadly Kabul airport attack
Updated On : 28 Aug 2021 | 1:48 AM IST

Afghanistan: Evacuation flights resume in Kabul after deadly bombings

Evacuation flights from Afghanistan have resumed with new urgency a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of desperate people fleeing the Taliban takeover.

Afghanistan: Evacuation flights resume in Kabul after deadly bombings
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 12:28 PM IST

Car bombing near Kabul school kills at least 55, injures over 150

Explosions caused by a car bomb and mortars outside a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least 55 people and wounded over 150, mostly female students, officials said.

Car bombing near Kabul school kills at least 55, injures over 150
Updated On : 09 May 2021 | 12:27 PM IST

7 killed, 3 injured in various security incidents in Kabul in 24 hours

Seven people were killed and three others injured in various security incidents in the last 24 hours in Kabul

7 killed, 3 injured in various security incidents in Kabul in 24 hours
Updated On : 22 Mar 2021 | 12:14 PM IST

Two Afghan women Supreme Court judges shot dead, several injured in Kabul

Two female Afghan judges were killed in Kabul on Sunday when unidentified armed men opened fire at the vehicle they were travelling in

Two Afghan women Supreme Court judges shot dead, several injured in Kabul
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 1:20 PM IST

Attack on gurdwara amid Covid-19 reflects diabolical mindset, says India

The External Affairs Ministry said India conveyed its sincerest condolences to the immediate family members of the deceased and wished speedy recovery to the injured

Attack on gurdwara amid Covid-19 reflects diabolical mindset, says India
Updated On : 25 Mar 2020 | 3:15 PM IST

At least 43 dead in suicide attack on Kabul govt building: Health ministry

No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which caps a bloody year for Afghanistan as civilians and security forces are slaughtered in record numbers

At least 43 dead in suicide attack on Kabul govt building: Health ministry
Updated On : 25 Dec 2018 | 1:00 PM IST

Death toll rises to 23 in terror attack on Kabul airport, 107 wounded: Govt

AFP driver Mohammad Akhtar, 31, was among those killed when the suicide bomber blew himself up

Death toll rises to 23 in terror attack on Kabul airport, 107 wounded: Govt
Updated On : 23 Jul 2018 | 2:19 PM IST

Kabul Attack: ISIS kills 8 journalists, 11 students, 20 others; 10 updates

Kabul attack: A suicide bomber in a vehicle attacked foreign military forces in the southern province of Kandahar, killing 11 children

Kabul Attack: ISIS kills 8 journalists, 11 students, 20 others; 10 updates
Updated On : 30 Apr 2018 | 8:07 PM IST

Kabul attack: Pakistan's ISI trained hotel attacker, says Afghanistan envoy

A mid-level diplomat at the Afghan Embassy in the US has alleged that the attack was planned by Pakistan

Kabul attack: Pakistan's ISI trained hotel attacker, says Afghanistan envoy
Updated On : 30 Jan 2018 | 3:55 PM IST

Trump vows to 'finish Afghan Taliban' after multiple bombings in Kabul

The latest round of attacks in Kabul by the Taliban that have claimed at least 125 lives are a direct challenge to Trump

Trump vows to 'finish Afghan Taliban' after multiple bombings in Kabul
Updated On : 30 Jan 2018 | 6:33 AM IST

Kabul blast: Afghan capital on red alert after Taliban attack toll tops 100

US President Donald Trump called for 'decisive action' against the Taliban over the assault

Kabul blast: Afghan capital on red alert after Taliban attack toll tops 100
Updated On : 28 Jan 2018 | 5:13 PM IST

Kabul attack: Taliban suicide bomber kills 100, leaves 200 wounded

The attack comes amid a recent surge in terrorist attacks on civilian targets by the Taliban and Islamic State

Kabul attack: Taliban suicide bomber kills 100, leaves 200 wounded
Updated On : 28 Jan 2018 | 8:48 AM IST

Kabul blast: Taliban suicide bomber kills 95; India condemns attack

Ministry of Public Health Wahid confirms at least 163 people were wounded.

Kabul blast: Taliban suicide bomber kills 95; India condemns attack
Updated On : 27 Jan 2018 | 11:01 PM IST

Kabul attack: Rocket clips security barracks of Indian embassy; all safe

This incident took place hours after the UNSC delegation left the country after a two-day visit to Kabul

Kabul attack: Rocket clips security barracks of Indian embassy; all safe
Updated On : 16 Jan 2018 | 9:22 AM IST