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Mehbooba Mufti Urges Jaishankar to Rescue Indian Students Stranded in Iran

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has urgently appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to ensure the safe return of thousands of Indian students stranded in Iran amidst ongoing protests and unrest. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has reiterated its advisory, urging all Indian nationals to leave the country by available means due to the volatile situation. Concurrently, a solidarity rally for Iran and its Supreme Leader was organized in Kargil, drawing large crowds. The protests in Iran, initially over economic issues, have now escalated into widespread unrest across hundreds of locations.

Key Points: Indian Students Stranded in Iran: Mufti Urges Safe Return

  • Mufti's appeal over stranded students
  • Indian Embassy advisory to leave Iran
  • Protests in Iran enter 20th day
  • Solidarity rally held in Kargil
  • Students and parents in deep anxiety
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J-K: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti urges MEA to ensure safe return of Indian students stranded in Iran

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure the safe return of thousands of Indian students stranded amid Iran protests.

"Urge @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return. - Mehbooba Mufti"

New Delhi, January 15

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Minister of External Affairs and External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to ensure the safe return of stranded Indian students in Iran amid the rising turmoil and protests.

In a post on X, Mufti expressed concerns over the safety of thousands of Indian students currently stuck in Iran.

"Thousands of students from across the country including Kashmir are stranded in Iran amid the present volatile situation. This has triggered deep fear and anxiety with anguished parents desperately worried about their children's safety. Urge @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return," she wrote on X.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest.

"In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on January 5, 2025, and 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," it said.

The advisory reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs should exercise due caution and "avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments."

"All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to also have their travel and immigration documents, including passports and IDs, readily available with them. They are requested to contact the Indian Embassy for any assistance in this regard," the advisory noted.

The embassy also provided emergency contact helplines.

Meanwhile, a rally was organised in Kargil on Wednesday under the banner of the Imam Khomeni Memorial Trust, Kargil, to express solidarity with Iran and its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.

The rally commenced from multiple locations across the town.One procession started from Zainabia Chowk, passing through Fatima Chowk and Isna Asharia Chowk, while another began from Jamia Masjid, proceeding via Lal Chowk and Khomeni Chowk.

All processions converged at the Old Taxi Stand, Kargil, where the main gathering was held.Visuals show people gathered in large numbers, holding banners of Khamenei and chanting slogans.

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now escalated into widespread unrest, with reports of agitation at more than 280 locations.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's good that Mehbooba Mufti has raised this, but the government's advisory was already in place. The MEA and our embassy seem to be on top of it. Parents must be so worried. The rally in Kargil showing solidarity with Iran's leadership is a separate, complex diplomatic matter.
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Rohit P
Why do students go to countries with such unstable political situations for studies? We have great universities in India. Still, now that they are there, the government must bring them back. Jai Hind.
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Priya S
My cousin is one of those students in Tehran. The family is in a constant state of panic. The embassy helplines are busy. We need more concrete action, not just advisories. Please arrange special flights if necessary!
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Vikram M
The rally in Kargil is concerning. At a time when our citizens are advised to leave Iran due to danger, such political demonstrations of solidarity send mixed signals. Our focus should be 100% on bringing Indians home, not on internal politics of other nations.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the concern is valid, the MEA is already doing its job. The advisory is clear. Students need to follow instructions and leave via commercial flights. Constant politicization of every issue doesn't help. Trust our external affairs team, they have a good track record in evacuations.

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