India condemns airstrike on hospital in Kabul, calls for accountability

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has strongly condemned Monday night’s airstrike attributed to Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.

In an official statement, India described the attack, which took place on the night of March 16, as a “cowardly and unconscionable act” that killed a large number of civilians at a medical facility.

It emphasized that such a site cannot be justified as a military target under any circumstances.

India further called the incident a “blatant assault” on Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a serious threat to regional peace and stability, adding that it reflects a pattern of reckless behavior.

The statement also noted that carrying out such an attack during the holy month of Ramadan makes it even more reprehensible, stressing that no moral or legal grounds exist for targeting a hospital and its patients.

India urged the international community to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure an immediate end to attacks on civilians.

It concluded by extending condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a swift recovery to the injured, and reaffirming support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.