Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday spoke to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar over safety of Kashmiri students pursuing education in Iran.
He said the Union Minister assured that the ministry is in close contact with their counterparts in Iran, and will take all necessary steps for the safety and wellbeing of students in Iran.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Omar Abdullah said: “Just spoke to @DrSJaishankar regarding the situation in Iran, particularly the welfare & safety of Kashmiri students in the country. The Hon Minister assured me that @MEAIndia is in close contact with their counterparts in Iran & will take all necessary steps to safeguard all Indian students in Iran”.
Earlier in a day, Omar Abdullah on its official X handle of Office of Chief Minister, J&K stated: “I’m in touch with @MEAIndia regarding the evolving situation in Iran, particularly with regard to the students from Kashmir in Tehran, Shiraz, Qom & other cities. They, in turn, are in close contact with the authorities in Iran”.
“A decision to evacuate, if necessary, will be taken based on the ground situation keeping the safety & security of these students as the primary consideration. We will keep everyone informed as the situation develops”.
“As a parent I assure all the concerned parents of my government’s close & continuous attention to this important developing situation,” he said on X.
Moreover, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to make arrangements for evacuation of students of the Union Territory from Iran as Tel Aviv-Tehran conflict intensified.
In an X post, JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra wrote, “Urgent action needed by @DrSJaishankar to evacuate J&K students studying in Iran amid escalating tensions and volatile situation. Prioritise their safety, provide comprehensive support, and ensure their swift, secure return home.”
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has urged the stranded students from Jammu and Kashmir to contact Indian embassy in Tehran.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti posted on X, “For Kashmiri students stranded in Iran, please leave a WhatsApp message or call on these Indian Embassy (@India_in_Iran) numbers +98 9128109115 and +98 9128109109. In case you can’t get through, please tag us (@jkpdp, @YouthJKPDP) on your tweets.”
Hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir are pursuing professional courses — mainly medicine — in various Iranian universities.
