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Evacuation of Kashmiri Students from Iran to Begin Tomorrow, First Flight Set to Leave Tehran

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JK Students Association Pushes for Evacuation of Indian Students Stranded in Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday took up the issue of Indian students, including those from Jammu and Kashmir, stranded in Iran amid rising security concerns.

The association raised the matter with the Office of the External Affairs Minister and the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s Office, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety and evacuation of students.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Government Assures Close Monitoring

JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the association has received assurances from both offices that the situation is being closely monitored.

“The Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaged, and efforts are underway to ensure the safety and secure return of Indian students,” Khuehami said.

Embassy Begins Evacuation Preparations

According to Khuehami, students from several universities in Iran informed JKSA that the Indian Embassy in Tehran has already collected their personal details and passports. This, he said, clearly indicates that preparations for coordinated assistance and evacuation are in progress.

He expressed hope that these steps would lead to a safe and timely return of students, easing the anxiety of families in Jammu and Kashmir.

First Evacuation Flight Scheduled

Khuehami further said that following the reopening of Iran’s airspace for civilian traffic after a temporary shutdown, the first evacuation flight is scheduled to depart from Tehran to Delhi tomorrow.

“All students have been registered, and the Embassy has completed the collection of required details and passports. The first batch has been advised to remain ready by 8:00 AM,” he added.

First Batch of Students Identified

It is expected that students from Golestan University, along with a few students from SBUMS and TUMS, will be part of the first evacuation batch.

Khuehami said the final passenger list will be shared later tonight once it is officially confirmed by authorities.

More Flights Expected

The evacuation process is being coordinated by Indian authorities in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. Additional flights are expected in the coming days to ensure the safe return of all remaining students.

“This development has brought much-needed relief to students and families across Jammu and Kashmir, who have been under immense stress due to the worsening security situation,” Khuehami said.

He added that JKSA hopes the evacuation will proceed smoothly and in phases, ensuring that every remaining student is brought home safely at the earliest.

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Mehbooba Mufti Urges Amit Shah, States to Ensure Kashmiri Students’ Safety Amid Rising Tensions

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Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti urged Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of all states to intervene and ensure the safety of all students until they can safely return home.

In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, “Receiving distressed calls from Kashmiri students across India living in fear due to ongoing unrest.”

“Some institutions have postponed exams & advised students to return home until normalcy is restored while others have decided otherwise. Urge @AmitShah and Chief Ministers of all states to intervene and ensure the safety of all students until they can safely return home.” She added.

Mehbooba Mufti further wrote in a post, “Additionally, a strong message must be sent to those spreading communal hate on social media. Such divisive forces must be identified and dealt with firmly to maintain peace and harmony.”

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Kashmiri Students at LPU Seek Protection Amid Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Attack; SSP Assures Safety

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Amid rising tensions following the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmiri students from Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab met with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kapurthala, Gorav Toora, on Thursday to voice their concerns about safety and growing threats against Kashmiri youth in different parts of the country.
The students, deeply concerned by reports of harassment and intimidation targeting Kashmiris, said they felt increasingly vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the attack which has stoked public anger and backlash. They called on local authorities to step in and ensure their protection.
Student activist Syed Abdul Mohsin Andrabi a PhD Scholar, who has been actively representing Kashmiri students in the Punjab region while speaking to the SSP, stressed the need for proactive security measures and appealed for a more sensitive handling of the situation.“We are students, not suspects,” Andrabi told SSP Toora. “Our only demand is safety and dignity. The pain of the Pahalgam attack is shared by all of us, but it should not translate into collective punishment for an entire community. We want to be able to walk freely, study peacefully, and live without fear.”
SSP Gorav Toora assured the delegation that the police are fully committed to ensuring the safety of all students, regardless of background, and that any act of communal targeting would be dealt with strictly. “No one has the right to threaten or harass anyone on the basis of identity,” he said.“You are welcome here, and we stand by you.” Significantly, the SSP also assured the students that Section 144 of the CrPC would be imposed wherever necessary to prevent any law and order situation or mob action. He urged the students to stay calm and to immediately report any incidents or threats they might face. “Punjab has always welcomed people from every background,” SSP Toora added. “We will ensure that continues, and the safety of all students, especially those feeling vulnerable right now, will be our top priority.”
Students from the Kashmir valley, currently pursuing higher education at LPU, also shared their experiences of being subjected to offline and online abuse and subtle forms of discrimination in recent days. Some expressed concern that the national mood, inflamed by recent violence, was creating a hostile atmosphere for them across campuses and cities.
Officials from LPU have also issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to student safety and inclusivity. The university is said to be in regular contact with the police and is taking internal measures to ensure a peaceful environment on campus.
The Pahalgam incident, which claimed several lives, has once again highlighted the precarious situation of Kashmiri students studying outside the region. As investigations into the attack continue, Kashmiri youth across India are appealing for empathy and protection rather than suspicion and scapegoating.(KNS)