New Delhi: Strongly backing the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan, India on Monday condemned the recent attacks on civilians during the ongoing clashes at the Pak-Afghan border.

When asked about the border clashes during a regular media briefing on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded, “We have seen reports of border clashes in which several Afghan civilians have been killed. We condemn such attacks on innocent Afghan people. India strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan.”

Over the weekend, the Pakistani and Afghan forces, while accusing each other of igniting violence, engaged in a heavy exchange of fire along the border amid mounting tensions.

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