In a pressing appeal amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has urgently requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to evacuate Kashmiri students trapped in Iran. The call comes as regional conflicts intensify, putting hundreds of young scholars at risk.
The JKSA highlighted that over 200 Kashmiri students, primarily pursuing higher education in medical and engineering fields across Iranian universities, are now facing severe hardships. Disruptions in daily life, coupled with safety concerns from ongoing geopolitical unrest, have left them vulnerable without a clear path home.
Association spokesperson Aadil Pandit detailed the dire situation in a formal letter to the PMO. ‘These students left home with dreams of excellence, but today’s reality is fear and uncertainty,’ he stated. Communication blackouts and restricted movements have compounded their plight, making immediate evacuation critical.
The Indian government has a proven track record of such operations, from Operation Rahat in Yemen to recent rescues in Ukraine. JKSA urged swift diplomatic channels with Tehran to secure safe passage, emphasizing the students’ role as future ambassadors of India-Iran ties.
As families in Kashmir hold anxious vigils, the association demands priority airlifts and dedicated helplines. This crisis underscores the vulnerabilities of Indian students abroad and the need for robust contingency plans. With PM Modi’s leadership, a resolution is anticipated soon, bringing relief to distraught parents and safeguarding young lives.