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India Jun 22, 2025

Operation Sindhu: Rescue efforts for trapped Kashmiri students

More than 700 Kashmiri students are currently stuck in different parts of Iran.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association says they're working closely with India's Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Tehran, and the Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister's Office to make sure everyone is safe and looked after.

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Operation Sindhu has kicked off to move students to safer spots

Operation Sindhu has kicked off to move students to safer spots, with evacuation plans through routes like Mashhad.
Two injured students have already been shifted and should be evacuated soon.
Thanks to help from the Iranian embassy, nearly 1,000 students have already made it back to Delhi after airspace reopened.
The association reassures families that they assure the safety of all students and will continue to coordinate for their safe return.