At least 400 people were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan on a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack, which took place on Monday night, targeted a facility providing treatment for drug-addicted patients, according to the Afghan government. The incident is being described as one of the deadliest in Kabul in recent times.
In response, India strongly condemned Pakistan’s actions, calling them barbaric and inhumane. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the attack constituted a clear violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and criticized Pakistan for attempting to portray it as a military operation. India also condemned the timing of the attack during the holy month of Ramadan.
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This is not Iran, Lebanon, Israel
This is Kabul, Afganistan.Pakistan airstrike on a drug rehab hospital in Kabul reportedly killed 200 patients and injured at least 170
Early reports: ~400 killed, 250+ injured
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The MEA warned that such deliberate attacks threaten regional peace and security and accused Pakistan of using violence to deflect attention from its internal failures. It called on the international community to hold those responsible accountable and urged immediate steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
India expressed solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, extending condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. The MEA reaffirmed India’s commitment to support Afghanistan during such crises and called for international cooperation to address the humanitarian and security challenges arising from the attack.