Kabul [Afghanistan ], Mar 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday expressed deep concern on reports of blasts near the cremation site of those killed in an attack on gurudwara in Kabul by Islamic State. “Deeply concerned at the blasts reported near the cremation site of those killed during the attack on Gurudwara Sahib in Kabul ,” the minister said in a tweet. He said the government is working to bring back the mortal remains of Tian Singh, who was killed during the attack. “Medical opinion against moving injured at this stage. Embassy is working on the return of mortal remains of Tian Singh. Will keep you updated,” he said.
The minister said in tweets that the Indian embassy is in touch with families of those killed and injured and also security authorities in Kabul. ” Understandable grief and anger at the cowardly terrorist attack on Gurudwara in Kabul . Our Embassy is in continuous touch with the families of those killed and injured,” he said.
“Our Embassy has been in touch with Kabul security authorities. Have asked them to ensure adequate security on site as well as safe return of families to their homes thereafter,” he added. The terror attack took place on Wednesday leaving at least 27 dead and eight others injured.
Indian ambassador to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar on Thursday visited the Sikh shrine that was attack ed by terrorists in Kabul yesterday and left at least 27 dead. “Amb Vinay Kumar visited the gurudwara and met community leaders, elders and families of the victims of terrorist attack . He shared their grief and offered condolences. He was told that the injured are receiving satisfactory treatment,” the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan wrote on Twitter. India also expressed condolences to the Sikh community in Afghanistan following the massacre.
“We convey our sincerest condolences to the immediate family members of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands ready to extend all possible assistance to the affected families of the Hindu and Sikh community of Afghanistan ,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Such cowardly attack s on the places of religious worship of the minority community, especially at this time of COVID 19 pandemic, is reflective of the diabolical mindset of the perpetrators and their backers,” it read.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences to those killed in the ghastly incident. “I am saddened by the terror attack at the Gurudwara in Kabul . I express my condolences to the families of all the deceased,” the Prime Minister said during his interaction with people of his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, via video conferencing on the same day. (ANI)
