Bomb attack on Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul, 2 killed

Kabul: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan on Saturday ‘strongly condemned’ the attack on a Sikh temple in Kabul, that left two persons dead, including an Afghan Sikh. The UNAMA called for protection of all minorities in Afghanistan, including Sikhs, Hazaras and Sufis.
The bomb and gun attack on the Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul, also left a security personnel of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan dead, while several other persons were injured.
“UNAMA strongly condemns today’s attack on a #Sikh temple in #Kabul, which is reported to have resulted in numerous casualties. Attacks on civilians must cease immediately. UNAMA calls for protection of all minorities in #Afghanistan, including Sikhs, Hazaras and Sufis,” the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said in a statement.
Earlier, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the Kabul gurdwara attack in the strongest terms.
“The cowardly attack on Gurudwara Karte Parwan should be condemned in the strongest terms by all.
“We have been closely monitoring developments since the news of the attack was received. Our first and foremost concern is for the welfare of the community.”
The Indian government said it is deeply concerned at the reports and is closely monitoring the situation.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a statement said: “We are deeply concerned at the reports emanating from Kabul about an attack on a sacred Gurudwara in that city.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the unfolding developments.”
According to social media, the attack took place at 8.30 am.
The terrorists detonated a bomb near the gated entrance of the Gurdwara and then stormed the building, with more bomb attacks. Black smoke was seen billowing in the air, and the gurdwara premises was on fire.
Reports suggests that terrorists belonging to the Islamic State Khorasan faction attacked the Gurudwara in morning, trapping 15 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus inside.
Sikh leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa later said that all the terrorists were neutralized by Afghan soldiers and the Gurdwara is now under Afghan police control. (UNI),

#Kabul Gurudwara, #Haqqani