An Afghan woman cries outside a voter registration center which was attacked by a suicide bomber

At least 48 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber struck a voter registration center in Afghanistan capital Kabul

India on Sunday strongly condemned the “cowardly” and “barbaric” terrorist attack at a voters’ registration centre in Afghan capital city Kabul, terming the act as utterly “reprehensible” and an attack on the democratic rights of Afghans.

“What makes this attack particularly reprehensible is the fact that the terrorists and their backers chose to attack a voters’ registration centre for the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections. The attack has resulted in the death of Afghans who firmly support and believe in the democratic process to empower themselves and make their voice heard,” it was quoted as saying by PTI.

The MEA further criticised the act of terrorism by saying that the attack was not only on innocent civilians but also on democratic rights of Afghans.

“This isn’t only attack on innocent civilians but also on democratic rights of Afghans. Our thoughts & prayers are with family members of victims, we wish quick & complete recovery to injured. India is ready to extend all possible assistance, including treatment of those injured,” the ministry further said in a statement.

At least 48 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber struck a voter registration center in Afghanistan capital Kabul. Public Health Ministry spokesman Wahid Majro said another 112 people were wounded in the attack. The suicide bomber targeted civilians who had gathered to receive national identification cards, Gen. Daud Amin, the Kabul police chief said.