India Delivers 21 Tonnes Of Relief Materials To Quake-Hit Afghanistan

New Delhi:

On Tuesday, India dispatched 21 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to support victims of the recent earthquake that devastated the country.

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday claimed more than 1,400 lives and left over 2,500 people injured.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed on social media platform 'X': "Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air."

The comprehensive aid package delivered Tuesday included essential supplies such as blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, critical medicines, wheelchairs, hand sanitisers, water purification tablets, and various medical consumables.

Jaishankar further stated, "India will continue to monitor the ground situation and send more humanitarian aid over the coming days."

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's solidarity with Afghanistan, affirming that the nation stands prepared to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to those affected by the earthquake.