Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 12: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today said fear and uncertainty have gripped Kashmir as several parents have reportedly lost contact with their children studying in Iran amid ongoing disturbances there.
In a statement, JKSA said parents are in extreme distress as communication links have remained disrupted for the past several days.
National Convenor JKSA, Nasir Khuehami, expressed grave concern over hundreds of Indian students-most from Jammu and Kashmir-enrolled in MBBS and other medical courses in Iran.
Khuehami said many parents have been unable to contact their wards for the past four days.
“Phone calls are not connecting, messaging services are inaccessible and social media platforms have largely fallen silent,” he said, adding that the situation has caused acute psychological distress among families.
He said nearly 2,000 Kashmiri students are enrolled in medical universities across Iran and remain dependent on local hostels, transport and civic services, making them particularly vulnerable amid the unrest.
“JKSA has been receiving continuous distress calls citing restricted mobility, sporadic internet shutdowns, lack of timely safety advisories and the absence of visible contingency or evacuation measures,” he said.
JKSA urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar to intervene urgently to ensure the safety, security and welfare of Indian students, particularly those from the Kashmir Valley, pursuing studies in Iran.
The Association urged the Centre to establish round-the-clock communication between students and the Indian Embassy in Tehran, including emergency helplines and regular advisories.
It also called for a comprehensive evacuation and contingency plan if the situation worsens and appealed for close diplomatic engagement with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety and dignity of Indian students.
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