Taliban abduct passengers of 3 buses in Kunduz

KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): The Taliban have kidnapped the passengers of three 404 type buses on Monday morning from Takhar-Kunduz highway, an official said.

Deputy Police Chief Safiullah Mahzon told Pajhwok Afghan News the buses were on its way from Takhar to Kabul when stopped by the Taliban in the Khanabad district and transferred them to the nearby village.

He said security forces had been stationed in the area for the rescue of kidnapped passengers and currently fighting was underway.

Taliban have not yet spoken about the incident.

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