Amid escalating tensions in Iran and India’s ‘Leave Iran’ advisory, anxious families appeal to authorities for safe return of their children
Srinagar: Deep anxiety and uncertainty have gripped several Kashmiri families as tensions continue to escalate in Iran, prompting desperate appeals for the immediate repatriation of students studying in the country. On Tuesday, groups of parents submitted memorandums at the Divisional Commissioner’s office in Srinagar, urging authorities to intervene urgently and ensure the safe return of their children.
The move comes in the backdrop of a rapidly deteriorating security situation in Iran, marked by regional instability, military tensions and growing fears of further escalation. With safety concerns mounting, the Government of India has issued a “Leave Iran” advisory for Indian nationals, asking citizens to relocate to safer places and remain in close contact with Indian diplomatic missions.
For Kashmiri parents, many of whom have children enrolled in Iranian universities for medical and religious studies, the advisory has intensified fears. “We have not slept for days. Every phone call from Iran fills us with fear,” said a parent, adding that most students are living in uncertainty amid disruptions to normal life.
The memorandums submitted to the administration urge coordinated efforts between the Union Government, the Ministry of External Affairs and local authorities to arrange evacuation flights or alternative safe passage for stranded students. Parents said that while advisories are important, students require logistical and financial support to return home safely.
Iran has long been a preferred destination for Kashmiri students due to affordable education and cultural familiarity. However, families now say the worsening crisis has overshadowed these factors, making safety the top priority.
India, in recent years, has consistently emphasised the safety of its citizens abroad during conflict situations, undertaking evacuation missions from war-hit regions when required. Parents expressed hope that similar steps would be taken for students currently in Iran.
Officials acknowledged receiving the memorandums and assured parents that their concerns would be forwarded to higher authorities. As uncertainty continues, Kashmiri families wait anxiously, united in a single plea — to bring their children home safely before the situation worsens.
Srinagar: Deep anxiety and uncertainty have gripped several Kashmiri families as tensions continue to escalate in Iran, prompting desperate appeals for the immediate repatriation of students studying in the country. On Tuesday, groups of parents submitted memorandums at the Divisional Commissioner’s office in Srinagar, urging authorities to intervene urgently and ensure the safe return of their children.
The move comes in the backdrop of a rapidly deteriorating security situation in Iran, marked by regional instability, military tensions and growing fears of further escalation. With safety concerns mounting, the Government of India has issued a “Leave Iran” advisory for Indian nationals, asking citizens to relocate to safer places and remain in close contact with Indian diplomatic missions.
For Kashmiri parents, many of whom have children enrolled in Iranian universities for medical and religious studies, the advisory has intensified fears. “We have not slept for days. Every phone call from Iran fills us with fear,” said a parent, adding that most students are living in uncertainty amid disruptions to normal life.
The memorandums submitted to the administration urge coordinated efforts between the Union Government, the Ministry of External Affairs and local authorities to arrange evacuation flights or alternative safe passage for stranded students. Parents said that while advisories are important, students require logistical and financial support to return home safely.
Iran has long been a preferred destination for Kashmiri students due to affordable education and cultural familiarity. However, families now say the worsening crisis has overshadowed these factors, making safety the top priority.
India, in recent years, has consistently emphasised the safety of its citizens abroad during conflict situations, undertaking evacuation missions from war-hit regions when required. Parents expressed hope that similar steps would be taken for students currently in Iran.
Officials acknowledged receiving the memorandums and assured parents that their concerns would be forwarded to higher authorities. As uncertainty continues, Kashmiri families wait anxiously, united in a single plea — to bring their children home safely before the situation worsens.
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