New Delhi, July 06: India today described as ''very unfortunate development'' the slaying of Afghan vice president Abdul Qadir in Kabul by two gunmen who escaped after pumping bullets from their Kalashnikovs. "It is a very unfortunate development," an external affairs ministry spokesperson said when New Delhi's reaction was sought on the assassination. The attack took place about 12:40 pm (local time) as Qadir was leaving by car from the ministry of public works. The gunmen, who had been hiding in the bushes, escaped in a car which sped up moments after the shooting.
Qadir was appointed one of three vice presidents during last month's Afghan Grand Council, or Loya Jirga. He also served as governor of nangarhar province and played a leading role in last year's ouster of the Taliban.
Bureau Report