India evacuates staff from Kandahar consulate as Taliban advances
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The consulate officers were flown to Delhi by Air Force planes.
(Web Desk) – Over 50 diplomats and other staff members at the consulate in Afghanistan’s Kandahar have been evacuated in view of the intense fighting near Kandahar city , Indian media reported.
The fighting started as the Taliban tries to regain control over the country as the US pulls out its forces after nearly two decades.
The consulate officers were flown to Delhi by Air Force planes. India is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Afghanistan. The safety and security of our personnel is paramount, Indian foreign ministry has said in a statement.
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