Chinese Diplomats and Citizens targeted in Kabul by ISKP

 Kabul: A gun and bomb attack on a hotel Kabul  left 6 dead including 3 gunmen while more than 20 injured including 5 Chinese citizens. China has asked its citizen to leave the Afghanistan to ensure their security. Afghan government has claimed that there was no death of any foreign national and only 3 Chinese were injured.

Internationally recognized terror outfit ISKP (Islmaic State in Khorasan Province) has claimed the responsibility for this attack. The attack is being considered the first on Chinese interests in the country since the resumption of Taliban rule over Afghanistan last year.

 Meanwhile, speaking to media, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said ,”The nature of this terrorist attack was abominable, the Chinese side is deeply shocked.” China has demanded a quick investigation into this attack.