Six Indians including two Army Majors were among 16 people killed as Taliban suicide bombers carried out a string of attacks in the heart of Kabul. An Italian diplomat, a French tourist and a number of policemen were also killed in the attacks.The bombers struck at a number of guest houses, particularly at Park Residence, rented out by the Indian embassy for its staffers and those linked to India's developmental work in Afghanistan. The Indians, who died in the incident included embassy staffers from consulates in Herat and Kandahar, a member of a medical mission and Government officials. 12 Indians were also injured in the attacks. Describing it as a heinous terrorist attack, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said arrangements are being made for adequate and expeditious treatment of the injured. In a statement, he said, if necessary, they will be evacuated to India.This is the fourth attack targeted at Indians in Kabul since July 2008 when 60 people, including four Indian embassy officials, were killed in a massive car bomb attack on the embassy building.Strongly condemning the attack, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said attacks will not affect relations between India and Afghanistan. In a statement, Karzai said he strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that occurred targeting two guesthouses in central Kabul where most of the guests were Indians. Kasaif, an employee of the Indian embassy staying at the guest-house said the attack came in the early morning, while a wounded Indian doctor, who was an eye-witness, said the suicide attack was targeted at Indians.