Picture : Twitter/ A screengrab from a video of the incident posted by Tolo News.
Several blasts and gunfire hit a Sikh Gurdwara in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday, according to media reports.
The cowardly attack on Gurudwara Karte Parwan should be condemned in the strongest terms by all. We’ve been closely monitoring developments since the news of the attack was received. Our first & foremost concern is for the welfare of the community, S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister was quoted as saying By ANI
The blasts occurred in the Karta Parwan area of Kabul, Tolo news tweeted along with the video after the blasts. Gunfire was also reported from the area.
#WATCH | Afghanistan | Entire premises of Gurdwara Dashmesh Pita Sahib Ji, Karte Parwan, Kabul is set on fire. Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji and main darbar hall of the gurdwara is feared to be part of explosion: Sources
(Video Sources: Locals) pic.twitter.com/F6eTET2Eyl
— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2022
Karte Parwan Gurdwara is located in the area.
“It is believed that at least two attackers are inside the Gurudwara complex and Taliban are trying to catch them alive. Exact number of fatalities is still not very clear,” news agency ANI reported quoting sources.
A security guard of the gurdwara was killed in the attack, according to local media reports citing eyewitnesses.
•Two attackers cornered by Taliban soldiers;
•7-8 people are still believed to be trapped inside but numbers are not confirmed. (2/2)— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2022
•Attack started at 7:15am Kabul time (8.30 am India time).
•3 people have come out; 2 of them sent to hospital;
•Guard of the Gurudwara was shot dead;
•3 Taliban soldiers wounded; reported ANI
This isn’t the first such incident. Attacks on minorities happen every 3-4 months. I urge MEA & PM to summon Afghan Ambassador & give a strong message that Govt of India stands strongly for protection of minorities, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on attack on Gurudwara in Kabul told ANI
