Gunmen have abducted 22 people who were travelling in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province, officials confirmed Wednesday.
The passengers were travelling on Kabul-Gardez highway.
They were abducted after their vehicle they were travelling in was stopped by gunmen on Monday evening, local security officials.
The abduction took place in Tabre Kundo area of Paktia capital city, Gardez.
Local officials said that efforts were underway to secure release of the abducted people.