Heightened Israel-Iran hostilities have sparked an urgent plea from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The group is pushing for the immediate extraction of nearly 250 Kashmiri students studying in Iran, who are now caught in the crossfire of regional volatility.
Reports from the ground paint a grim picture: universities shuttered, borders tightening, and essential supplies dwindling. Students like 22-year-old medical aspirant Sana from Srinagar shared via sporadic WhatsApp updates about sleepless nights amid air raid sirens and scarce resources.
JKSA President Omar Farooq penned a heartfelt letter to the Prime Minister, outlining logistical challenges including flight suspensions and consular access issues. ‘Our brothers and sisters need India’s strong hand now more than ever,’ he wrote, recalling successful past evacuations that saved thousands.
External Affairs Ministry sources indicate monitoring of the situation, with possible Navy or Air Force involvement for a corridor out of Tehran. The association also called for financial aid and counseling upon return, recognizing the psychological toll.
This development highlights India’s expanding responsibility for its diaspora in unstable zones. As global tensions simmer, the JKSA’s appeal tests the government’s readiness, with hopes pinned on Modi’s decisive action to reunite families and avert tragedy.
