Afghanistan earthquake: Over 800 killed, PM Modi says India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid

Afghanistan: On Monday, the earthquake that struck the eastern Afghanistan region had already claimed the lives of more than 800 people in the region, while injuring more than 2,500, reported the news agency AP, citing a Taliban government spokesman.

In a social media post, Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow for the loss of lives in the Afghanistan earthquake and extended India’s support to the nation.

Modi announced that India is prepared to provide ‘all possible humanitarian aid and relief’ to the people who were affected due to the earthquake on Monday.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult hour, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid and relief to those affected,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his post on X.