India's MEA Strongly Condemns Pakistan's Airstrike on Kabul Hospital
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India issued a forceful condemnation on Tuesday, denouncing Pakistan's military strikes on a hospital in Kabul as a "massacre dressed as a military operation." The statement described the attack as a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence that resulted in significant civilian casualties at a facility that cannot be justified as a legitimate military target.
Official Statement Details the Condemnation
In an official release, the MEA emphasized that Pakistan is attempting to disguise a massacre as a military operation. The ministry characterized this heinous act of aggression as a blatant assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional peace and stability. The statement further noted that this reflects a persistent pattern of reckless behavior by Pakistan, highlighting repeated attempts to externalize internal failures through increasingly desperate acts of violence beyond its borders.
The timing of the strikes during the holy month of Ramzan was specifically mentioned, making the attack even more reprehensible according to the Indian government. The MEA called upon the international community to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure that Pakistan's targeting of civilians in Afghanistan ceases without delay.
India Extends Solidarity and Support to Afghanistan
India expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wished a swift recovery to those injured in the attack. The statement reaffirmed India's solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this tragic moment and reiterated unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.
Details of the Attack and Casualty Figures
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Taliban regime in Kabul, provided details via a social media post, stating that the death toll from the Pakistani military's strike has risen to 400, with 250 people injured. The attack targeted the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility dedicated to drug addiction treatment, at approximately 9:00 PM local time.
Fitrat reported that large sections of the hospital were destroyed as a result of the airstrike. This incident underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict and raises serious concerns about the protection of civilian infrastructure in war zones.
