JKSA appeals PM Modi, Jaishankar to ensure relocation of Indian students in Iran to safer places

Srinagar, Mar 02: Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to immediately intervene and facilitate the relocation of Indian students, particularly those from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, to safer locations until a full-fledged evacuation operation is launched, as the security situation in Iran continues to deteriorate following repeated airstrikes and escalating hostilities in the region.

National Convenor JKSA, Nasir Khuehami, stated that the ongoing airstrikes have created widespread panic among students, with many reporting fear, uncertainty, and severe distress. Parents back home are deeply anxious and frightened about the safety of their children amid the rapidly worsening circumstances.

The Association further noted that several colleges and universities in the affected areas have advised students to vacate campuses as a precautionary measure due to the escalation. With airspace disruptions, restricted mobility, and growing instability, students are finding it increasingly difficult to secure safe passage or make alternative travel arrangements.

The Association urged the Government of India to take proactive and immediate measures, including close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Tehran, to ensure relocation to safer zones until the Government formally launches a comprehensive evacuation operation.