Kabul: At least 13 persons were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber struck a bus carrying security personnel in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, officials said.
“The bus was running along a busy road in Pul-e-Charkhi area at around 6.30 a.m. A terrorist rammed his explosive-laden car into the bus, causing a heavy explosion,” witness Farhad Mohammadi told Xinhua news agency.

“Most of the victims were foreign security guards onboard the bus. Initial information showed they were Nepalese,” a security official said.

Twenty-five others were injured in the attack, the official said.

The Taliban militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Modi condemns Kabul suicide attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Monday’s suicide attack in Kabul in which at least 13 persons, mostly Nepalese, were killed.

“We strongly condemn the horrible tragedy in Kabul,” Modi tweeted. Our deep condolences to people and governments of Afghanistan and Nepal on the loss of innocent lives,” he added.

Modi said “steps were being taken to provide all relevant assistance to the Nepal government in this hour of tragedy”.

At least 13 persons were killed and 25 injured when a suicide bomber struck a bus carrying security personnel in Kabul. Most victims were foreign security guards, mostly from Nepal, a security official said.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.