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Indian Medical Students Trapped in Iran Amid Attacks, Plead for Evacuation

The All India Medical Students Association has received over 18 distress calls from Indian medical students stranded in Iran, with reports of students taking shelter in basements following attacks near their hostels. Students from multiple universities in Qom were relocated after nearby buildings were targeted, while those in Kerman face dwindling food supplies. Anxious parents held a protest in Pratap Park, demanding the Indian government evacuate their children immediately. Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan of AIMSA has urged the Ministry of External Affairs to take urgent steps to ensure the students' safety and return.

Key Points: Indian Students Stranded in Iran Seek Urgent MEA Evacuation

  • 18+ distress calls from students
  • Attacks near hostels in Isfahan, Shiraz
  • Food supplies running out in Kerman
  • Parents protest in Pratap Park
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AIMSA receives distress calls from medical students stranded in Iran, urges MEA intervention

AIMSA reports 18+ distress calls from Indian medical students in Iran as attacks intensify near hostels. Parents protest, demanding government action.

"Students moving underground into a basement after an attack near Darvaze-ye Shirazi - AIMSA release"

New Delhi, March 8

The All India Medical Students Association has received more than 18 distress calls from Indian students stranded in Iran, particularly from Isfahan, where 32 Indian medical students are currently staying, the student's body said on Sunday.

The student medical association said that they received reports about students moving underground into a basement after an attack near Darvaze-ye Shirazi, close to their hostel. Distressing calls were again received in the night, March 7 and in the morning, March 8, as the situation remains tense.

Students from Qom, including those studying at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, and Iran University of Medical Sciences, reported that they were relocated after nearby residential buildings were targeted, leaving many students extremely frightened, the release stated.

Students from Kerman have also informed that their food supplies are running out, increasing anxiety among those stranded. Meanwhile, students in Shiraz reported hearing explosions near their areas, it added.

Amid rising concern, parents of the stranded students held a protest at Pratap Park, demanding that the Government of India immediately evacuate their children and ensure their safe return home.

Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan of AIMSA raised serious concerns over the safety of Indian students and urged the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take urgent steps for their evacuation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why is our government always reactive? We have a large diaspora. We need a proper, swift evacuation protocol for such crises. These are future doctors of our country. Every minute counts.
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Aditya G
Food supplies running out and hearing explosions? This is an emergency. I hope our embassies are on the ground coordinating. We evacuated citizens from Ukraine, we can do it from Iran too. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
As an international student myself, I can't imagine this stress. The Indian community should also rally support. Let's hope for a swift and safe resolution. My thoughts are with the students and their families.
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Karthik V
While the MEA must act, we also need to ask why so many students go to these unstable regions for education. Our own medical infrastructure needs boosting to keep talent home. But first, get them out safely!
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Meera T
Basement mein chhupe hue? This is no way to live. Government should arrange special flights like Operation Ganga. Their safety is the top priority. Praying for them.

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