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 . Wednesday's assault was reminiscent of a 25-hour gun and bomb siege near the Indian consulate in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif in January. 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 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 .