NEW DELHI, April 22 (Xinhua) -- India on Sunday strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Kabul, which left at least 52 people dead and 112 others wounded earlier in the day.
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a voter registration center in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul on Sunday. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attack.
"India strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack in Kabul and Baghlan today. What makes this attack particularly reprehensible is the fact that the terrorists and their backers chose to attack a voters registration center for the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections," said a statement issued by India's External Affairs Ministry.
It added: "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. This is not only an attack on innocent civilians but also an attack on the democratic rights of the Afghan people."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of the victims, and we wish a quick and complete recovery to the injured," the statement said.
India stands ready to extend all possible assistance, including treatment for those injured, it added.