2013 bombing of Indian consulate in Jalalabad
Appearance
2013 Indian embassy attack | |
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Part of War in Afghanistan (2001–present) | |
Location | Jalalabad, Afghanistan |
Date | 3 August 2013 |
Deaths | 8 3 suicide bombers |
Perpetrator | Taliban |
On 3 August 2013 the Indian embassy in Jalalabad, Afghanistan was attacked by three suicide bombers. The attack caused the deaths of nine Afghans with the majority of those killed being children.[1] The US department of state condemned the attacks.[2]
References
- ^ Mahr, Krista (6 August 2013). "India-Pakistan Tensions Find Deadly Echo in Afghanistan". Time.
- ^ Psaki, Jen (August 3, 2013). "Suicide Attack Near Indian Consulate in Jalalabad, Afghanistan". US Department of State.