Kabul attack was on the pattern of 26/11: sources

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) The attack in Kabul on Friday was
on the pattern of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage, with six to eight
terrorists targeting two hotels and hunting for victims during
the strike in which six Indians were killed and 10 others
injured.

Investigators suspect involvement of Taliban,
particularly the Haqqani group, in league with elements of
Lashkar-e Taiba in the assault, sources told PTI.
The attack was carried out in a coordinated manner with
the terrorists first exploding bombs and then the armed
assault, hunting for the targets, particularly the members of
the medical mission, they said.
About six to eight terrorists are suspected to have been
involved in the assault around 6.30 am at Kabul's Park
Residence Hotel and an adjacent guest house, where Indians on
transit usually stay, the sources said.
Two or three of the attackers might have been killed in
the gunfight with Afghan security forces, they said.
Two Major-rank officers of the army were among the six
Indians killed and 10 others, including five army officers,
were injured in the assault. (MORE) PTI AKK
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