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Over a hundred Indian students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran have safely reached Delhi, but their relief is mixed with concern. While they thanked the Indian government for bringing them home, many expressed disappointment with the poor condition of the buses arranged for their journey to Jammu and Kashmir. These students were brought back under 'Operation Sindhu'-India's special evacuation mission amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
A total of 110 students, all enrolled at Urmia Medical University in Iran, landed in Delhi early in the morning. Their families, along with thousands of others whose children are still in Iran, had been worried about their safety. However, joy quickly turned to frustration due to the condition of the buses arranged to take them back to their home state.
Shaikh Afsa, a student from Kashmir, said, "We are too tired to travel in such buses. They are not in stable condition." Several others echoed similar concerns.
After hearing the students' complaints, Omar Abdullah's office stepped in. They coordinated with the Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation to arrange proper deluxe buses. The Resident Commissioner has been asked to make sure the new arrangements are in place without delay.
The students also spoke about the dangerous journey they made to escape the conflict in Iran. Ali, one of the evacuees, described a terrifying moment when a missile landed near their bus. "We were very scared," he said.
With the help of Indian embassy officials, the students were able to cross into Armenia by land. "We stayed in Armenia for a day, and then we flew to Delhi," Ali added, thankful for the embassy's support.
While happy to be safe, many students are still worried about their studies. "We have practical classes, and we need to return soon," one student said. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is making it unclear when and how they will be able to resume their education.
Back in India, families remain concerned about their children's future. Though the Chief Minister's office has promised to look into the transport issue, the larger worry about safety and education in a conflict zone continues.
This evacuation has once again highlighted how international tensions can deeply impact students studying abroad and their families at home.
