2014 attack on Indian consulate in Herat

The 2014 attack on the Indian consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, occurred on 17 June 2014, when a group of armed militants targeted the facility in a coordinated assault. This incident took place amid increasing violence in the region, coinciding with the withdrawal of international troops and rising tensions surrounding the Afghan presidential elections. The attackers reportedly used automatic weapons and grenades in an attempt to breach the consulate's security. Indian officials condemned the attack, viewing it as an effort to undermine India's diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, which has been marked by extensive economic and developmental cooperation. The incident highlighted the persistent security challenges faced by Indian diplomatic missions in conflict zones.