Karzai calls PM, promises full probe into Kabul terrorist attack

Afghan President Hamid Karzai today called Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and expressed his condolences on the loss of Indian lives and injuries sustained by many others in yesterday's terrorist attack in Kabul yesterday.

An official statement said here that Mr Karzai promised a full investigation into the attack.

Dr Singh convyed India's outrage at the incident. He thanked the Government of Afghanistan for the assistance being given and requested Mr Karzai to ensure full security for Indian nationals in Afghanistan.

The two leaders agreed to stay in touch with each other, the statement added.

The attacks were carried out early yesterday morning on two guest houses in the Afghan capital which were popular with Indians and other foreigners.

There were some Indians in the 32 others injured in the attacks, but most of them were reported to be out of danger.

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