JKSA Urges PM Modi’s Intervention for Safety of Kashmiri Students in Iran Amid Escalating Unrest

Convener News Desk 

Srinagar, Jan 02: Amid escalating unrest and a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety, security and welfare of Indian students, particularly those from the Kashmir Valley, currently studying in the country.

In its letter to the Prime Minister, the Association expressed grave concern over the plight of hundreds of Indian students pursuing MBBS and other professional courses in Iran, many of whom have opted for the country due to its relatively affordable education system and long-standing academic ties with India.

National Convenor of JKSA, Nasir Khuehami, said that nearly 2,000 Kashmiri students are enrolled in medical universities across various provinces of Iran. He noted that these students are largely dependent on local hostels, universities, public transport and essential services, making them particularly vulnerable during periods of political upheaval, civil unrest and violent crackdowns.

“The prevailing situation has created an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty and helplessness. Students feel unsafe, exposed and stranded,” Khuehami said, adding that JKSA has been receiving continuous distress calls and messages from students and their families.

According to the Association, students have reported restricted mobility, sporadic internet shutdowns, lack of timely and clear safety advisories and the absence of visible contingency measures on the ground. The lack of real-time information and communication, JKSA said, has further intensified anxiety among parents and families in India, who are unable to assess the ground situation from afar.

Seeking immediate remedial steps, the Association urged the Prime Minister to direct the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish dedicated and round-the-clock communication channels between Indian students in Iran and the Indian Embassy in Tehran. JKSA specifically sought regular outreach by embassy officials, activation of dedicated emergency helplines, issuance of timely advisories and uninterrupted communication to keep students informed and reassured.