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J-K Govt Launches 24x7 Helpline for Students Stranded in Iran Amid Crisis

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued 24x7 helpline numbers for its residents returning from Iran following an advisory from the Indian Embassy. The All India Medical Students Association's J-K unit has written to the Prime Minister, expressing concern for students caught between safety and upcoming exams in March. Students report being in a tense dilemma as the Indian Embassy has advised all nationals to leave Iran due to the evolving situation and anti-government protests. The helpline aims to provide necessary support and coordination for those affected.

Key Points: J-K Helpline for Students in Iran | India's Travel Advisory

  • 24x7 helpline for J-K residents in Iran
  • Students stranded amid exams and safety concerns
  • Indian Embassy advises citizens to leave
  • AIMSA seeks PM's intervention for students
  • Advisory follows ongoing protests in Iran
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J-K Govt issues helpline for local students stuck in Iran

J&K government issues 24x7 helpline for residents returning from Iran as students face dilemma between safety and exams. Get key contacts and updates.

"The current situation is very tense, and their parents are also very worried. - Mohammad Momin Khan"

New Delhi, February 25

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday issued helpline numbers for residents of the state returning from Iran.

An advisory stated, "In view of the advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026, the following helpline numbers are hereby notified for the information and assistance of residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir returning from Iran. The helplines shall remain operational 24x7 to provide necessary support and coordination."

Earlier on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to ensure the safety and academic future of Indian students currently in Iran.

Speaking to ANI, Mohammad Momin Khan, President of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of AIMSA, highlighted the concerns following a recent travel advisory from the Indian High Commission in Tehran, which has asked citizens to return.

"The Indian High Commission in Tehran issued an advisory, in which they have asked their citizens to return. However, we have received information from students that their exams are scheduled for the 5th March. Some students have already arrived in India, so it is not possible for them to return. The current situation is very tense, and their parents are also very worried," Khan said.

This push for government intervention comes as concerns continue to mount over the evolving situation in Iran, leaving several Indian students, particularly those from Jammu and Kashmir, in a dilemma where they desire to return home but remain grounded by their upcoming examinations scheduled for March.

On February 23, the Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests.

In an official statement, the Embassy said the advisory is in continuation of the government's earlier notice issued on January 5, 2026, and reiterated on January 14, 2026.

"In view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights," the statement read.

- ANI

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Priya S
The exam dilemma is real. Leaving means risking an entire academic year, but staying is unsafe. The government should work with Iranian universities to arrange online exams or deferments. Our students' safety and future both matter.
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Vikram M
Good move, but this should have been done sooner. The advisory was issued on 23rd, and the helpline comes on 25th. For parents, those two days are an eternity of anxiety. Timeliness is key in such crises.
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Rohit P
As someone with a cousin studying there, I can tell you the stress levels are through the roof. The helpline number is a lifeline. Hope they can also help with flight arrangements and not just coordination.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it's reassuring to see the local government step up. The 24x7 operational detail is important. In emergencies, help needs to be available round the clock, no matter the time difference.
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Nikhil C
The situation in Iran has been building. While the helpline is welcome, our embassies need better proactive planning for student communities abroad, especially in volatile regions. Jai Hind.

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