Afghan forces have been battling with insurgents after attacks against an Indian consulate.<br /><br /> A small group of gunmen barricaded themselves in a house after trying and failing to break into the Indian diplomatic mission in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Sunday.<br /><br /> The battle with security forces continued for several hours.<br /><br /> “Our Special Forces and commandos have been deployed in the area and I assure our countrymen that in five minutes time they will eliminate all insurgents,” said an Afghan army soldier.<br /><br /> Later the fate of the insurgents was not clear. The governor said all efforts were being made to protect the lives of civilians in the area during the operation.<br /><br /> At least one was injured and five members of the security forces slightly hurt by a hand grenade, but the Indian ambassador said all consular staff were safe.<br /><br /> #MazarAttack: All safe in consulate, Governor Atta Muhammad Noor personally monitoring situation, says Indian envoy Amar Sinha— Times of India (@timesof
