Convener News Desk
Srinagar: Amid rising tensions and military escalation between Iran and Israel, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday issued an urgent appeal and shared helpline numbers for Kashmiri students currently stranded across Iran.
According to the Association, many students have reported hearing air raid sirens, experiencing tremors, and witnessing visible military activity near their areas of residence, raising serious concerns over their safety.
Students have been asked to submit their full name, contact number, family contact and address, present address in Iran, and the name of their college or university. The details can be sent via WhatsApp or call to any of the following numbers: +91 91496 76014, +91 88250 05327, +91 70069 22829, +91 60053 78827, +91 99062 99199, +91 70069 60524, +91 79063 48764, +91 70064 43981, +91 84938 09660, +91 60063 33584, +91 95418 18367. Alternatively, students can also write to jksakmr@gmail.com.
The Association has urged families in Kashmir to remain calm and assured them that every effort is being made to ensure the safety of their children. “We are closely monitoring the developments and will continue to update all stakeholders. The safety and well-being of our students remains our top priority,” the statement added.
In a statement issued today, Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the JKSA, said that the Association has been receiving distress messages and calls from Kashmiri students in different parts of Iran, especially in cities impacted by the ongoing conflict.
“Students are anxious and fearful due to the rapidly deteriorating situation. The Association is in close coordination with the office of the External Affairs Minister and is actively preparing a detailed list of affected students to be submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for urgent intervention and possible evacuation, in case the situation escalates further,” he said.
According to the JKSA, around 1,300 Kashmiri students are currently stranded in Iran and have expressed deep fear and anxiety.