India Sends Urgent Medical Aid to Afghanistan Following Tragic Hospital Attack

In response to a tragic attack on a hospital in Kabul, India has delivered a significant consignment of emergency medical supplies to Afghanistan. The 2.5-tonne shipment aims to assist those injured in the recent violence, which resulted in hundreds of casualties. India's Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the attack, labeling it a cowardly act and calling for accountability from the international community. This humanitarian effort underscores India's commitment to supporting the Afghan people during these challenging times, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 20, 2026, 19:54 IST

Emergency Support for Afghanistan

New Delhi: On Friday, India dispatched a 2.5-tonne shipment of emergency medical supplies, including medicines, medical disposables, and equipment, to Afghanistan. This aid aims to assist those injured in the recent attack on a hospital in Kabul, which was perpetrated by Pakistan.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), emphasized India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan during this challenging period.

In a statement on X, Jaiswal remarked, "To aid the medical treatment and recovery of individuals harmed in the brutal attack on March 16, India has sent a 2.5-tonne consignment of emergency medical supplies to Kabul. We stand in solidarity with the Afghan populace and will continue to offer all possible humanitarian aid in these trying times."

This assistance follows a tragic incident where a Pakistani strike targeted the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul's Pul-e-Charkhi area, resulting in over 400 fatalities and more than 250 injuries.

India condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on the hospital and rehabilitation center, asserting that Islamabad is attempting to disguise a massacre as a military operation.

The MEA unequivocally denounced the attack, labeling it a "cowardly and unconscionable act of violence" that resulted in numerous civilian casualties in a facility that cannot be justified as a military target. They stated, "Pakistan is now trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation."

India characterized the Pakistani aggression as a blatant violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional stability.

The MEA highlighted that this attack reflects Pakistan's ongoing pattern of reckless behavior and its attempts to externalize its internal failures through increasingly desperate acts of violence beyond its borders.

The ministry also pointed out that the timing of the strike, during Ramadan—a sacred month for Muslims—makes it even more reprehensible, as it is traditionally a time for peace and reflection.

They stated, "There is no faith, no law, and no morality that can justify the deliberate targeting of a hospital and its patients."

India urged the international community to hold accountable those responsible for this "criminal act" and to ensure that Pakistan's targeting of Afghan civilians ceases immediately.

Extending condolences, the MEA expressed, "India offers its deepest sympathies to the grieving families, wishes a swift recovery to the injured, and stands in solidarity with the Afghan people during this tragic time. We reaffirm our steadfast support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity."