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Saba Rasool, a Kashmiri MBBS student, was safely evacuated from Iran under India's Operation Sindhu. She expressed gratitude to the Indian Embassy for their support but highlighted issues with transportation arrangements in Delhi. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah intervened to ensure better bus facilities for returning students. The evacuation comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Key Points: Kashmiri Student Saba Rasool Evacuated from Iran Thanks Indian Embassy

  • Saba Rasool evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu
  • Praised Indian Embassy's support during transit
  • Raised concerns over poor bus arrangements in Delhi
  • J&K CM Omar Abdullah ensures deluxe buses for students
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It feels good to be back with our family... says Kashmiri student evacuated from Iran, hails embassy's efforts

Saba Rasool, a Kashmiri MBBS student evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu, shares her journey home and praises embassy efforts.

"It feels good to be back with our family... - Saba Rasool"

Srinagar, June 19

Saba Rasool, the Kashmiri MBBS student from Srinagar evacuated from Iran under India's Operation Sindhu, returned home on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI, Rasool recounted her journey and expressed gratitude to the Indian government for the evacuation.

"I went to Iran in 2021 for MBBS...A few days back, we received a call from the Embassy, asking us to pack our necessary belongings and that we would be relocated...We were in Urmia, and then we were taken to Armenia. Indian Embassy officials in Tehran accompanied us to the Armenian border. From the border, Indian Embassy officials in Armenia helped us with everything...We came out of there finally yesterday. The arrangements on the flight were very good. We were disappointed only at Delhi Airport. We had a few students from Maharashtra with us, and their representatives had come there. Hotels were booked for them and their tickets were booked for the evening...But for us, SRTC buses in poor condition were parked outside...So, in emergency, we had to book our own tickets at 4 times the price because we booked tickets at just two hours before (the flight)..It feels good to be back with our family...," she said.

Earlier in the day, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh welcomed the first group of 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's office informed that he had taken note of the students evacuated from Iran's request regarding the quality of the buses arranged to transport them from Delhi to J-K.

"The Chief Minister has taken note of the request of the students evacuated from Iran regarding the quality of buses arranged to transport them from Delhi to J&K. The Resident Commissioner has been tasked with coordinating with the JKRTC to ensure proper deluxe buses are arranged," the chief minister's office said in a post on X.

Students who have been evacuated under Operation Sindhu from conflict-affected Iran raised issues about the buses that the J&K government is providing for them to travel to their home state.

The Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran, given the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
So proud of our government for Operation Sindhu! 🇮🇳 While there were some hiccups in Delhi, the main thing is our students are home safe. The embassy staff deserve special appreciation for working in difficult conditions. Kashmiris are as much part of India as anyone else - this evacuation proves it.
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Priya M.
The differential treatment at Delhi airport is disappointing 😔 Why couldn't J&K students get the same facilities as those from Maharashtra? We need better coordination between state and central governments during such emergencies. Still, glad they're home safe now.
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Arjun S.
Operation Sindhu shows India's growing capability to protect citizens abroad. Remember how we struggled during Gulf War evacuations? Now we're bringing people home from conflict zones efficiently. The bus issue was minor compared to the bigger achievement. Jai Hind!
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Neha T.
As someone whose cousin studies abroad, this evacuation gives me relief. But why are Indian students still going to unstable countries for education? Our medical colleges need more seats so students don't have to risk going to places like Iran, Ukraine etc. #BetterEducationInIndia
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Vikram J.
Good to see CM Omar Abdullah acting promptly on the bus issue. Small gestures matter in making students feel valued. The evacuation was overall successful, but we must learn from these small oversights to improve future operations. Welcome home to all the students! 🙏

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