Smoke was seen rising over central Kabul

May 24, 2013
Subject: Statement of Dr. Subramanian Swamy
Following today's explosions near the Indian Embassy in Kabul the Prime Minister must despatch a division of the Indian Army and a squadron  of the Airforce to Kabul to defend the Embassy staff. India cannot passively watch while the Taliban terrorises all to capitulate. A secure Afghanistan is essential for India's national interests. Moreover as a SAARC sister country of Afghanistan,  India has a duty to protect that country since the President Karzai has invited us.

24 May 2013 Last updated at 13:23 GMT

Explosion and gunfire shake Kabul

There has been a large explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital, Kabul, followed by heavy gunfire.
Afghan Channel One TV quoted police as saying a group of assailants had entered the Directorate of the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF).
It said some of the attackers had taken up positions in the building.
"We are dealing with a well co-ordinated attack," said Kabul police chief Gen Ayub Salangi. "Afghan forces will deal with them."
Some reports said there had been several blasts, with Channel One reporting at least one suicide bomber in the APPF building. Ambulances were shown heading for the scene of the attack.
The Taliban said they were responsible for the attack, according to a report by AFP news agency.
Reports say smoke was seen over the centre of the city and the blast was felt several kilometres away.
Shopkeepers in the area said the explosion had shattered their windows. Part of Kabul was cordoned off.

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