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| Blast near India mission in Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif | Blast near India mission in Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif |
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| Explosions and gunfire have been heard near the Indian consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif. | Explosions and gunfire have been heard near the Indian consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif. |
| Officials said the attackers had tried to enter the compound but had not been able to and were now in an adjacent building. Security forces reportedly cordoned off the area. | |
| Indian diplomatic missions have come under attack from militants in the past in Afghanistan. | Indian diplomatic missions have come under attack from militants in the past in Afghanistan. |
| In 2008 and 2009, the embassy in Kabul was attacked twice, with dozens killed. | In 2008 and 2009, the embassy in Kabul was attacked twice, with dozens killed. |
| An Indian consulate official told the AFP agency from inside the compound that fighting was going on around the building. | An Indian consulate official told the AFP agency from inside the compound that fighting was going on around the building. |
| No group said it was behind the attack. Indian officials said no staff had been harmed in the attack. | |
| In May 2014, heavily-armed gunmen attacked the Indian consulate in Herat, while in August 2013 nine civilians died when the Indian consulate in Jalalabad was targeted. | In May 2014, heavily-armed gunmen attacked the Indian consulate in Herat, while in August 2013 nine civilians died when the Indian consulate in Jalalabad was targeted. |