A suicide bomber planted his explosives at the entrance to the Indian compound in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad . Four other attackers then entered the compound , but were killed by security forces during a two - hour battle . 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 officials ( including Indian 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 Afghanistan .
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the entrance to the Indian Consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. Four 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 Indian 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 Afghanistan.