Parents of Kashmiri students studying medical courses in Iran have appealed to the Government of India for the immediate evacuation of their children amid growing unrest in the country. The appeal comes after the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a fresh advisory asking Indian nationals, including students, pilgrims and tourists, to leave Iran using available commercial means due to the prevailing security situation.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the parents expressed deep anxiety over the safety of their children, citing reports of violent clashes in several Iranian cities and the breakdown of communication networks. Syed Muzamil Qadri, one of the parents, said students had approached the Indian Embassy seeking help for evacuation but were informed that another organised evacuation exercise was not possible at the moment.
“The students were told that funds were not available and that an evacuation had already been conducted earlier. They were advised to contact their families instead,” Qadri said. Despite this, he added that the parents have full faith in the Government of India and its past record of successfully rescuing citizens from conflict zones. “We appeal to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs and the J&K administration to bring our children back safely at the earliest,” he said.
Another parent, Mohammad Yaseen, said financial issues should not come in the way of student safety. “If money is the problem, we are ready to bear the expenses ourselves. However, due to internet shutdowns, we are unable to send air tickets or stay in regular touch with our children,” he said.
Begum, another parent, urged authorities to act without delay, warning that prolonged uncertainty could worsen the situation for students already under immense mental stress.
According to the parents, over 2,000 students from Kashmir are currently enrolled in universities across Iran. The ongoing unrest, particularly in cities like Tehran, Isfahan and Mashhad, has heightened fears about their security. The parents collectively warned that any delay in evacuation could put the students’ lives and well-being at serious risk.
