This Article is From Oct 26, 2015

Afghanistan Earthquake: Indians in Kabul Safe, Says Indian Embassy Official

Afghanistan Earthquake: Indians in Kabul Safe, Says Indian Embassy Official

Afghan school boys walk to look a damaged house following a powerful earthquake that could be felt across South Asia, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday, October 26, 2015.

New Delhi: All Indians in Kabul are safe and there are no reports of damage to Indian owned property in the city in the wake of a devastating earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan that hit today, an Indian embassy official said.

"As of now, there are no reports of casualties or injuries among Indians," the official told IANS on the phone at 4.30 pm (IST), adding that Indian Ambassador Amar Sinha was going around the city to assess the situation.

Attempts were also being made to contact the Indian consulates in Afghanistan to assess the situation, the official added.

 
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