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Omar Abdullah Urges EAM Jaishankar to Ensure Safety of J&K Students in Iran

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the safety of students from the union territory currently in Iran. Jaishankar shared his assessment of the volatile ground situation and the plans being worked on by the Ministry of External Affairs. Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has also urged Jaishankar and the MEA to intervene urgently to ensure the safe return of the stranded students. The situation has caused deep fear and anxiety among parents in J&K, with many students studying there and Shia Muslims also visiting for pilgrimage.

Key Points: J&K Students in Iran: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Seek Safety

  • J&K CM seeks safety for students in Iran
  • EAM Jaishankar provides situation assessment
  • Thousands of Indian students stranded
  • Mehbooba Mufti also urges urgent intervention
  • Shia pilgrims from J&K also present in Iran
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Omar Abdullah speaks with EAM, urges him to ensure safety of J&K students in Iran

J&K CM Omar Abdullah speaks with EAM S. Jaishankar about safeguarding students in Iran. Mehbooba Mufti also urges urgent intervention for their safe return.

"I'm grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests & lives of students & other people from J&K who are in Iran now - Omar Abdullah"

Jammu, Jan 15

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the safety of students from the union territory currently studying in Iran.

The CM said on X, "Just spoke to EAM about the evolving situation in Iran. He shared his assessment of the ground situation & the plans that the External Affairs Ministry is working on. I'm grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests & lives of students & other people from J&K who are in Iran now".

Omar Abdullah said S. Jaishankar assured that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests and lives of students and other people from the union territory who are 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 among parents about their children's safety.

Meanwhile, former chief minister and president of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, has also urged S. Jaishankar and the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return.

Mufti said on X, "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."

In J&K, the maximum number of students studying for various courses, including MBBS, belongs to the Valley.

In addition to this, scores of Shia Muslims from Jammu and Kashmir go each year to pay homage at various Muslim shrines and historical sites in Iran.

Even these days, reports indicate that dozens of Kashmiri Shia Muslims are in Iran as their families in the Valley are praying and eagerly waiting for their safe return.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a parent, I can't imagine the anxiety these families in J&K must be feeling. My heart goes out to them. The government must act swiftly and bring all our children home safely. This is a time for action, not just assurances.
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Rohit P
This highlights a bigger issue. So many students go to countries like Iran, Ukraine, etc. for affordable MBBS. We need to improve our own medical education infrastructure in India to reduce this dependency and risk.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the concern is valid, I feel our leaders are sometimes reactive. The MEA should have had contingency plans for Indian citizens in volatile regions like Iran much earlier. Proactive diplomacy is key.
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Meera T
It's not just students, but also pilgrims. My neighbour's elderly father is there for a religious visit. The entire mohalla is praying for his safe return. The government must help all citizens, irrespective of the purpose of their visit.
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Vikram M
Operation Ganga during the Ukraine war was commendable. I have full faith that Dr. Jaishankar and the MEA team will handle this with the same efficiency. Jai Hind.

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