While Washington is still not in favour of involving India directly in security matters owing to Pakistan’s sensitivities, it has not been averse to New Delhi playing a larger background role. During the recent visit of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to India, both countries had a serious conversation on expanding security cooperation.

Indian agencies have reported that a large number of Arab and Chechen militant groups have also established themselves in Afghanistan and along the Pak-Afghan border. From the Indian standpoint, its mission and consulates are under the highest threat since they were set up. After the attack on the mission in Kabul, ITBP forces are being placed at all Indian assets in Afghanistan.