Parents concerned for Bhopal students stranded in Iran

India Jun 24, 2025

Two students from Bhopal, studying in Iran, are stranded as regional conflict disrupts daily life and travel.
Their families are anxious and have reached out to the government for help.

Abrar feels it's his duty to stay

Abrar Ali, who's been in Qom for nearly four years, has chosen not to leave.
He told his family he feels it's his duty to stay with the local community during these tough times.
His mother says he's safe and not near any explosions.

Gul Afsha also stuck but says she isn't in immediate danger

Gul Afsha Khatoon, another student from Bhopal in Mashhad, is also stuck but says she isn't in immediate danger.
Even though Operation Sindhu has already brought back around 1,000 Indians—mostly students—both Abrar and Gul Afsha remain in Iran as their families keep hoping for their safe return.