By Hashmat Baktash and Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times, August 3, 2013

KABUL, Afghanistan -- An attack by militants Saturday on the Indian consulate in Jalalabad left at least 10 Afghans dead and raised new concerns about Afghanistan's security once foreign troops depart next year.

Many of those killed were children in school in a nearby mosque, according to authorities. At least 20 civilians were wounded, along with an Afghan police officer. There were no casualties among the Indian consulate employees, officials said.

The Taliban denied it was responsible for the violence that occurred when three suicide bombers in a Toyota Corolla were halted by officers at the first checkpoint leading to the consulate, authorities said. Two of the perpetrators jumped from the car, one of whom detonated his explosive vest. A third militant detonated explosives inside the vehicle.

India condemned the attack, blaming “outside forces” without naming a specific party [....]