Parent Appeal for Return of Kashmiri Students Amid Iran Turmoil

Parents of Kashmiri students in Iran have urged the Indian government to evacuate their children due to escalating tensions. The parents highlight the challenges of coordinating student evacuations amidst an internet shutdown. Rising protests in Iran have led to increasing fatalities, making the situation more urgent.

Amid escalating tensions in Iran, parents of Kashmiri students have urgently appealed to the Indian government to evacuate their children currently studying in the country. The plea was made by a gathering of concerned parents at Press Enclave, urging intervention by the Centre.

A parent stated, "We appeal to the prime minister, the external affairs minister, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and the lieutenant governor to evacuate the students from Iran." The parent expressed confidence in government evacuation capabilities based on past operations.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised students to leave on their own, complicating matters due to the difficulty of coordinating travel independently, partly because of an internet shutdown. Protests in Iran, triggered by the collapse of the rial, have increased in intensity, with fatalities rising, exacerbating fears among families.

(With inputs from agencies.)