Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether a large number of Indian nationals have been killed or
injured in the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan;
(b) if so, the details of such incidents occurred during the last three
years;
(c) whether any assistance, including financial, has been provided to
the families of the deceased and the injured persons;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Government is planning to scale down the operation
of its Mission in Afghanistan;
(f) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(g) the steps taken by the Government to ensure safety and security
of the Indian nationals working in Afghanistan?
ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)