India today condemned the "heinous" terrorist strike in Kabul which left at least nine Indians, including government officials, dead and said this was clearly aimed against the people of India and Afghanistan."As per the preliminary information provided by Afghan Government officials, up to nine Indians, besides a few others from Afghanistan and third countries, have lost their lives," External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said in a statement here.
"The deceased Indians include Government officials. A few Indians have been injured, most of whom are reported to be out of danger," he said.Noting that the target of the attack was "few residential facilities used, among others, by Indian nationals", the minister said "India strongly condemns the attack.
This is the third attack on Indian officials and interests in Afghanistan in the past 20 month.An external affairs ministry statement in New Delhi said that Rassoul condemned the terrorist attack and said both India and Afghanistan were facing a common enemy.

Yes this is the third attack on Indian officials and interests in Afghanistan in the past 20 months .An external affairs ministry statement in New Delhi said that Rassoul condemned the terrorist attack and Government is in close touch with the Government of Afghanistan on all aspects concerning the safety, security and welfare of Indians in that country.