On 16 March 2026, a tragic incident took place in Kabul where an air strike by Pakistan caused huge destruction. More than 400 people lost their lives in the attack on Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital and a rehabilitation center in Kabul. The Government of India has taken a tough stance on this incident, calling it completely inhumane. After this attack, tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan has increased significantly.
How much damage was caused in this attack and what is the latest situation?
According to Afghan officials, the attack is one of the deadliest incidents in recent years in the capital Kabul. During the attack, hospitals and rehabilitation centers were targeted due to which the patients and staff present there lost their lives.
The death toll in the attack has crossed 400. At least 250 people have been seriously injured. This attack was carried out during the holy month of Ramadan. Afghanistan has directly held Pakistan responsible for this act. Pakistan has tried to call it a military action.
What do the Indian government and the international community have to say?
The Ministry of External Affairs of India issued a statement on 17 March 2026 strongly condemning this attack. India clarified that making any hospital or civilian target a military target is not justified in any way. India called it an attack on the sovereignty of Afghanistan and said that it is a major threat to the peace of the region.
Organization/Official Response India Ministry of External Affairs called it a cowardly and inhuman act Taliban government held Pakistan responsible and sought help P. Harish (UN representative) called Pakistan the global center of terrorism US intelligence report mentioned the risk of nuclear conflict between the two countries
Afghanistan has appealed for help in this time of crisis, calling India its closest friend. Although India has not yet given formal recognition to the Taliban government, India has always stood there for development work and assistance on humanitarian grounds. After this incident, a decision has been taken for ceasefire between the two countries on Eid.