India aware of abduction of its nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 6 (IBNS): Indian officials on Sunday said they are aware of the abduction of Indian nationals in Afghanistan.
"We are aware of the abduction of Indian nationals from Baghlan province in Afghanistan.We are in contact with the Afghan authorities and further details are being ascertained," read a statement issued by the MEA.
At least six Indian nationals were abducted by unknown armed men in Baghlan province of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
As per Afghanistan based Tolo News, the six abducted Indians were employees of a company named KEC.
Apart from the Indian nationals, one Afghan employee of the company was also abducted by the armed men from Bagh-e-Shamal village.
According to local officials the incident happened while they were traveling to the area, where the company owns an electricity sub-station contract, reported Tolo News.
Baghlan provincial council have linked the incident to the Taliban, who have not yet commented, reported the Afghanistan based news channel.
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