Indian Students Safety Amid Middle East Crisis: JKS Association Meets Iranian Officials

New Delhi, March 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) expressed deep concern for Indian students caught in the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. On Monday, the national convenor, Nasir Khuehami, visited the Iranian embassy and the Iran Culture House in the national capital. During the visit, he mourned the passing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and extended condolences.

In discussions with Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, and the representative of the Supreme Leader in India, Hojjat-ul-Islam Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi, Khuehami voiced worries about the safety of Indian students, particularly those from Kashmir, amid the ongoing conflict and airstrikes in Iran.

Khuehami reported that the association has been receiving numerous calls and messages from students and their families. Many students studying in cities like Qom, Urmia, and Arak are living in fear due to the constant news of explosions and air raids. He urged Iranian authorities to relocate Indian students to safer areas and coordinate with the Indian government for their swift evacuation.

In response, Hojjat-ul-Islam Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi confirmed that efforts are underway to move foreign students from sensitive regions to safer locations. He mentioned that approximately 500 students, mostly from Kashmir, have already been relocated. Continuous communication with relevant Iranian ministries and the Indian embassy in Tehran is being maintained regarding this matter.

Iran’s Ambassador, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, assured that the safety of Indian students is a top priority for the Iranian government. He noted that, given the current situation, options for potential evacuation routes through Armenia, Azerbaijan, and other border areas are also being considered.

Khuehami expressed hope that improved coordination between the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs, and Iranian officials would facilitate the safe evacuation of students soon, providing relief to anxious families across the country.

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