Operation Sindhu: Evacuating Indian Students from Iran’s Conflict Zone
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stresses collective responsibility in evacuating Indians from Iran, amid rising tensions. Operation Sindhu facilitates the safe return of students, though transit concerns remain. External Affairs Minister discussions lead to strategic evacuation planning, as students express gratitude yet highlight issues with transportation provisions.
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In a decisive response to growing tensions, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has declared the evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran, including numerous students from Jammu and Kashmir, as a collective responsibility. He confirmed discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had laid groundwork for a strategic evacuation plan.
Abdullah emphasized the urgency, noting parents' anxieties and students' eagerness to return home. "It's our duty. Many of our children went there for their education but now find themselves in a precarious situation," he remarked. According to Abdullah, around 400 students have been successfully evacuated, with further plans to rescue over 1,300 from Jammu and Kashmir trapped in conflict areas.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Some students, relocated under Operation Sindhu, have voiced concerns about substandard transportation provided from Delhi to J&K. A student's criticism highlighted the poor condition of buses, prompting Abdullah's office to ensure quality transport via JKRTC coordination. The central government is praised for the evacuation, but logistical issues persist.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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