(Afghan security forces) have come far but they still need our help. A suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the entrance to the Indian Consulate in the eastern Indian city of Jalalabad . Nine other attackers then entered the compound, but were killed by security forces during a two-hour operation. Nine people were killed in the attack and 19 others injured. This is the latest and worst in a series of attacks on Indian installations in the country. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. As negotiators (including Afghan officials) prepare to begin peace talks with militant groups this week , the attack highlights the difficult security situation. Nation-wide Taliban attacks are escalating, while ISIS is still set on securing a stronger foothold in eastern Jalalabad .
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the entrance to the Indian Consulate in the eastern Indian city of Jalalabad . Nine other attackers then entered the compound, but were killed by security forces during a two-hour operation. Nine people were killed in the attack and 19 others injured. This is the latest and worst in a series of attacks on Indian installations in the country. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. As negotiators (including Afghan officials) prepare to begin peace talks with militant groups this week , the attack highlights the difficult security situation. Nation-wide Taliban attacks are escalating, while ISIS is still set on securing a stronger foothold in eastern Jalalabad .