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India stands with Afghanistan in fighting terrorism, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the massive explosion that was reported near Indian Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday.…

India stands with Afghanistan in fighting terrorism, says PM Modi

Narendra Modi (PHOTO: Facebook)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the massive explosion that was reported near Indian Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday.

"We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured," PM Modi said in a tweet.

"India stands with Afghanistan in fighting all types of terrorism. Forces supporting terrorism need to be defeated," he added.

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At least 40 people were killed or wounded as a massive explosion was reported near Indian Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday morning, sending clouds of black smoke spiralling over the centre of the city in an area near the presidential palace and foreign embassies, according to media reports.

"More than 60 wounded people, mainly civilians, had been rushed to Kabul hospitals," Afghanistan Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish was quoted as saying by a news agency.

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