India building chancery in Kabul to thwart terror attacks

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) In an effort to safeguard
Indians against terror attacks in Kabul, the Indian government
is in the process of building a well-protected chancery cum
living quarters in the Afghan capital which will house over
500 people.

Besides an increase in security personnel posted in
Kabul, the new establishment will be protected by the best
anti-sabotage technology to prevent any casualty in case of a
terror attack, sources said.
The construction is being carried out on a piece of
land that India had bought in 1963 in the diplomatic area,
where the US and the UK had built their embassies and living
places.
Boom-barriers, refurbished walls to withstand impact
of a bomb blast and infra-red CCTV cameras among others would
also be put into place besides multi-layered commando
security.
The protected complex will also act as an office cum
home area for government officials involved in developmental
work in the war ravaged country, the sources said.
The move comes after India decided to rework its
strategy on its presence there while continuing with the
developmental projects to which it has affirmed its
commitment.
About 4,000 Indians are engaged in reconstruction
projects in health, power, roads 1and social sector across
Afghanistan. PTI SAP
MRD


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