Six Indians abducted in Afghanistan

IANS  |  Kabul 

Militants abducted six Indian and an Afghan employees of an Indian company early on Sunday in province in Afghanistan, officials said.

The kidnapping took place in Bagh-e-Shamal village, TOLONews reported.

According to local officials, the incident occurred while the employees were travelling to the area where the company has a contract for an sub-station.

The provincial council linked the incident to the Taliban, who have not commented.

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First Published: Sun, May 06 2018. 16:44 IST