New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) An Afghan national employed at the Indian consulate in Jalalabad was injured on Tuesday when unidentified assailants fired at his vehicle, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Although India ceased operations at the consulate over three years ago, several local employees continue to work there.
“Today, an incident occurred involving a local Afghan employee of the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan,” a source stated. “The employee sustained minor injuries. The consulate in Jalalabad was closed by India back in 2020,” the source added.
Sources confirmed that New Delhi is coordinating with Afghan authorities regarding the incident.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Afghan media reports identified the injured staff member as Wadood Khan, who was working as a translator. Khan had left Afghanistan following the Taliban’s rise to power and moved to India, but returned a few months ago to resume his duties at the consulate.
