Kabul explosion: 65 dead, 325 wounded; PM Modi says India stands with Afghanistan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned a terror attack in Kabul which killed at least 20 persons and injured nearly 300 and said India stands with Afghanistan in combating "all types of terrorism". "We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured," PM tweeted.

We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2017

India stands with Afghanistan in fighting all types of terrorism. Forces supporting terrorism need to be defeated.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2017

Afghan officials said on Wednesday that a heavy explosion caused casualties and damage in the diplomatic area of the capital Kabul. Najib Danish, deputy spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said at least 50 people were killed or wounded in the suicide car bombing on Wednesday. The blast in the Wazir Akbar Khan area happened near several embassies and not far from the presidential palace. Ismail Kawasi, spokesman for the public health ministry, said more than 50 wounded people are in Kabul hospitals so far. Danish said the blast was so heavy more than 30 vehicles were either destroyed or damaged. Windows were shattered in shops, restaurants and other buildings up to a kilometer from the blast site.

#UPDATE Afghanistan Ministry of Health confirms 65 dead, & 325 wounded in #Kabul blast: Afghan media

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 31, 2017

(With inputs from agencies)