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PM Modi condemns terrorist attack near Kabul
New Delhi/Kabul, June 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned and expressed anguish over the terrorist attack near Kabul in Afghanistan which left at least 30 personnel of Afghan police force killed.
“Anguished by the attack near Kabul. I condemn this mindless violence. My thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families and the injured," the Prime Minister said.
At least 30 personnel of Afghan police force were killed as a suicide bomber attacked a convoy outside the capital Kabul on Thursday, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.
The attack left about 58 personnel injured.
Two bombs hit vehicles carrying cadets returning from a graduation ceremony on the city's western outskirts.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the suicide attacks, with the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid saying police officers were targeted by two suicide attackers, Pajhok reported.
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