In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the attack was a ‘’cowardly and unconscionable act of violence’’ that has claimed innocent civilian lives in a facility which can by no means be justified as a military target.
India urged global action after a deadly Kabul strike even as Pakistan denied targeting civilians, deepening a fast-escalating conflict with Afghanistan and raising concerns over regional stability.
Police spokesman Ferdaus Faramarz said that the first blast took place after a magnetic bomb placed in a police vehicle went off in the early hours of the day.
Although clashes between the Afghan security forces and the Taliban fighters continued in rural areas, attacks in cities had come down to almost nil.
"The local authorities later informed that the three kidnapped, including the Indian national have been killed by the kidnappers," Kumar said.
Police have confirmed the incident but have not given any further details although it is believed that the men worked for a logistics company.
Dostum's reappearance was preceded by unrest in his powerbase in northern Afghanistan, as supporters demanded his return.
One June 11 this year, 17 employees of the same ministry were killed and over 30 others wounded in a similar attack in Dar-ul-Aman.
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