Indian PM condemns terror attack on Afghanistan military base
Monday, 24/04/2017 23:17 (GMT+7)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the deadly terrorist attack on an Afghan military base in the northern city of Mazar-e-sharif in Balkh province.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Source: livemint.com)
At least 135 Afghan soldiers were killed and 60 injured in the deadly attack, an official said.
“Strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Mazar-i- sharif. Our prayers and condolences to the families who lost loved ones,” he said.
The attack targeted soldiers at prayer in a mosque and others in a dining facility. The Taliban had claimed responsibility for the operation.
Reports said Taliban attackers disguised as military personnel breached security at the military base in northern Afghanistan./.
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