Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has urged the Union government to intervene for the safe return of students, including those from Kashmir, who are currently studying in Iran amid the deteriorating situation in the country.
Her appeal came a day after parents of several Kashmiri students studying in Iran voiced concern over their children’s safety and sought the Centre’s help in facilitating their return.
“Thousands of students from across the country, including Kashmir, are stranded in Iran amid the present volatile situation. This has triggered deep fear and anxiety in anguished parents desperately worried about their children’s safety. Urge S Jaishankar and MEA to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return,” Mehbooba said in a post on X.
According to estimates, over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran.
Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging all Indians, including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists, to leave Iran using available means of transport, including commercial flights.
Protests erupted in Tehran late last month following the sharp fall of the Iranian currency rial to record lows. The unrest later spread across all 31 provinces, shifting from protests over economic hardships to broader demands for political change.
The situation has worsened significantly in recent days, with the death toll from the nationwide protests crossing 2,500, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
