Indian ambassador was target of guesthouse attack: Aghan official

May 14, 2015 01:28

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani's special envoy for good governance Ahmad Zia Massoud visited the attack scene in Kabul late on Wednesday night where a group of militants launched a coordinated attack.

Speaking to reporters near the Park Palace Guesthouse, Massoud said the militants attacked the guesthouse thinking the Indian ambassador was present in the compound.

Massoud said the attack on Park Palace Guesthouse is likely a political attack but he did not elaborate further.

A security official earlier said a musical event was due to be organized in the event which was due to be attended by the Turkish and Indian guests as well Afghan nationals.

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