Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday expressed grave concern after fresh airstrikes hit areas near Urmia in northwestern Iran, triggering panic among Indian students studying in the city.
In a statement, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the association has been in contact with Kashmiri students enrolled at Urmia University. According to students, the latest strike occurred barely 300 metres from their boys’ dormitories, with the explosion shaking the entire building and causing widespread alarm.
Students reported hearing fighter jets almost every hour, creating an atmosphere of constant fear and uncertainty. Several residents in nearby localities have reportedly begun moving towards safer outskirts amid fears of further escalation.
The association said the deteriorating security situation has caused severe emotional distress among students, while families back home remain deeply anxious.
JKSA has urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to immediately intervene and facilitate relocation of Indian students, particularly those from Jammu and Kashmir, to safer locations until a full evacuation becomes possible.
The body also appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India, Tehran to urgently assess the ground situation and initiate structured relocation measures. It suggested exploring emergency transit arrangements to neighbouring Armenia, given its proximity to Urmia.
Khuehami said timely relocation, clear communication and contingency planning are crucial to safeguarding the physical and psychological well-being of the stranded students.
