Several families across Kashmir have expressed deep anxiety after reportedly losing contact with their children studying in Iran, amid escalating security concerns in the region.
Distressed parents have appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene urgently and ensure the safe evacuation of Indian students.
Two days without contact
Among those affected are families from Sopore town, including Mehraj Ud Din and Arshid Ahmad Sidique, whose daughters are pursuing MBBS degrees in Tehran. They said communication with their children has been disrupted for the past two days.
“Our daughters went to Iran to pursue medical education and secure their future. For the last two days, there has been no communication. We are unable to sleep and the entire family is in distress,” the parents said.
Tehran hosts a significant number of Indian students, including many from Kashmir who travel annually to pursue medical and professional courses.
Calls for evacuation plan
Parents from Baramulla and other districts have echoed similar concerns, stating that uncertainty over the situation has heightened fears about their children’s safety.
Families have urged Indian authorities and the Embassy of India, Tehran to establish reliable communication channels and provide regular updates.
“We appeal to the government to immediately establish contact with the students and arrange for their evacuation. Our children’s safety is our only concern,” said a parent from Baramulla.
Awaiting official response
As tensions persist in parts of the region, families remain on edge, seeking reassurance and a coordinated repatriation plan.
For many, the priority is simple — restoring contact and ensuring the safe return of their children studying abroad.