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The Print
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘Can't express what it feels like to be back home': Indian students return from Iran under Operation Sindhu
The flight brought back mostly students from Jammu and Kashmir, along with others from Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, and West Bengal. As they arrived at the airport, chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' echoed through the terminal. Some evacuees were seen hugging each other, overwhelmed by the relief of being home. The returnee, who had gone to Iran on a pilgrimage, was among 290 Indians evacuated under the government's 'Operation Sindhu' amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) 'The Indian government has done a lot for us, I can't express what peace you feel when you reach your own country,' said an Indian national, after landing in Delhi from Mashhad, Iran, late Friday night. One of the returning students, an MBBS scholar at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, described the experience as 'a journey full of struggles,' but credited the Indian Embassy and the government for their timely intervention. 'Our parents were extremely worried. The help we received from our embassy was immense,' the student said. The Ministry of External Affairs launched 'Operation Sindhu' last week to bring back Indian nationals stranded amid worsening conflict and air travel disruptions in the Middle East. On Thursday, 110 students had already arrived via Armenia and Doha. Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa), MEA, confirmed the arrival of the third evacuation flight and said, 'Out of the 290 Indians who landed today, 190 are from Jammu and Kashmir. It's a matter of happiness that Iran opened its airspace to facilitate this operation. It reflects the strong ties between India and Iran.' The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, which coordinated closely with the authorities, issued a statement saying, 'Heartfelt thanks to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, and all concerned authorities for their timely support. This is a great relief for families who had been anxiously waiting.' Two more evacuation flights are expected to land later today, including one from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Overall, nearly 1,000 Indian nationals are being brought home under the ongoing effort. Iran's decision to allow use of its airspace played a critical role in making the mission possible, officials said. Students and pilgrims were first moved from Tehran to Mashhad, where Iranian airline flights arranged in coordination with Indian authorities began ferrying them home. PTI MHS SCY SCY SCY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Terrible state for a mother': Bengaluru parents plead for daughter's evacuation from Iran
The arrival of the first evacuation flight from Iran in New Delhi on Thursday morning brought a glimmer of hope to anxious families waiting desperately for news of their loved ones. For those left behind, every passing moment is filled with worry and fear, urging the Indian government to accelerate efforts to bring their children home safely. A couple from Richmond Town in Bengaluru, whose daughter is studying medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, spoke to PTI Videos about their mounting distress. Imran Mehdi, father of Fareehy Mehdi, said that a blast had occurred dangerously close to where his daughter was staying just days ago. 'My daughter does not know how to survive in war-like situations. She is panicking so much already. So, I am requesting our Prime Minister and our external affairs minister to get all the Indian citizens stuck there as early as possible,' said Fareehy's mother, Shabana Mehdi, her voice trembling with concern. Though overwhelmed with worry, the couple expressed gratitude that the Indian government had managed to relocate their daughter to a safer place. 'We were told that a batch of students were moved to Armenia, which is about six to seven hours from where my daughter is staying. She is still in Iran though. We do not know exactly where she is, as we were told that it is being kept a secret for their safety,' said Shabana. Communication remains fragile and sporadic. 'We have only been able to communicate through WhatsApp messages so far. The internet connection is also not stable there. So, we are not sure how long this will last,' Imran added. For Shabana, the emotional toll is unbearable. 'It's been five days now since I made the last video call to her. It's a terrible state for a mother to be in. I speak on behalf of all the parents. There are 10,500 medical students and 4,000 other students from India there. So I request the government to evacuate them as soon as possible,' she said. The first flight carrying 110 Indian students evacuated from war-torn Iran landed safely in Delhi in the early hours on Thursday. These students had been moved out of Tehran and across the border into Armenia as part of 'Operation Sindhu', an initiative by the Indian embassy to rescue its citizens amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sounds of explosions are too close for them to feel safe, says Indian students in Tehran amid Israel-Iran conflict
HYDERABAD: While 110 Indian students at Urmia University of Medical Sciences in Iran have been relocated to neighbouring Armenia, there seems to be no immediate end to the anxiety of those studying at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). Through a video message, the Indian students at TUMS said that they have been shifted to relatively safer locations within Tehran following the attack by Israel. However, the sounds of explosions are too close for them to feel safe. The students said that the hostels they are residing in have been damaged. 'We have been living in constant fear for the past five days. We are hearing explosions and are unable to sleep,' said one of the students. Meanwhile, the students of Urmia thanked the Indian Embassy for relocating them safely to Armenia. Muskan Shabir, a 4th-year MBBS student, said, 'Exactly 110 students of Urmia University have been accommodated in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Three days ago, we were in a terrible situation, but now we are safe.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Blasts around us': Indians in Iran seek evacuation
Lucknow: Sabia (name changed), a fourth-year MBBS student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, recalled the fear that gripped her when fighter jets roared over the campus and sirens pierced the skies. "On Saturday, I heard jets overhead and sirens blaring. It was unusual — Tehran is mostly peaceful. We rushed to take shelter with other students," Sabia, who hails from Lucknow, told TOI over a call from an undisclosed location. "Later, it was confirmed that Israel hit Iran. Panic spread across the campus. Soon after, we were moved to the city of Qom, 140km south of Tehran, with other Indian students," she Qom, too, didn't stay safe for long. "Our hopes for safety were dashed, as attacks began there as well. We thought things would improve but, instead, we were relocated again to a secret location," Sabia said. She said around 110 Indian medical students were recently shifted from Iran to a safer location in Armenia amid rising hostilities between Iran and Israel. She said around 1,500 Indian students still remain in Iran, pursuing different courses. Along with her, there are four students from Lucknow, while others hail from Bengaluru, Delhi, and other parts of India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Though they are currently safe and being taken care of, the students are worried. "Our families are deeply anxious. I am worried about the future and how the course will continue. My father and brothers constantly monitor the news. Embassies of other countries evacuated their students through the borders, but we are still waiting for clear answers," Sabia said. "We appeal to the Indian embassy to rescue us and help us return to India," she said. Her current term was scheduled to end in mid-August after an academic break, and she was likely to return to India then. However, classes are now suspended indefinitely. When asked why Indian students opt for Iran, Sabia said affordability and simpler entrance procedures are the main reasons. "Private medical colleges in India are expensive. Here, the cost is far more manageable," she said. A full six-year MBBS programme at Tehran University of Medical Sciences costs between Rs 22 lakh to Rs 28 lakh, including tuition and academic fees, she says. In contrast, private Indian medical colleges charge anywhere upwards of Rs 25 lakh per year. Most Iranian medical universities are recognized by the Indian govt and the WHO. Students returning to India are required to clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) and complete a one-year internship to receive a medical licence here. Despite the current care and safety, the uncertainty has left the students unsettled. "We just want to get home. We hope the situation improves soon — for all of us here, and for everyone affected by the conflict," Sabia says.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Caught in crossfire, Indians in Iran want to return home
With the Israel-Iran conflict entering its fifth day on Tuesday, Indian citizens – from workers in Israel to students and pilgrims in Iran – caught in the crossfire are distressed, with many desperate to return home. While on Tuesday 100 Indian students reached Armenia to fly back to New Delhi on Wednesday, Indian citizens in the warzone told The Hindu that the air strikes and missile attacks have left them scarred. From a safe house in Iran's Qom, Hania, a fourth-year MBBS student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, recalled seeing the men's dormitory being hit by an Israeli air strike. 'The glass windows broke and the hit injured at least two Indian students who were in the dormitory,' said Ms. Hania, who is from Jammu and Kashmir. Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates After receiving instructions from the Indian embassy, Ms. Haniya and her peers took a cab to reach Qom, around 180 km from Tehran. Ms. Hania said she is waiting for the Indian embassy to evacuate her and other fellow Indians. Mohammed Ali, 40, a Noida resident who had gone on a pilgrimage with 40 others to Mashhad, Iran, on June 3, said that there is no clarity on what to do next and no information on how long Qom will be safe. 'How long can we wait inside a room? We do not know if we should stay put here (Qom) or arrange for ways to reach the Armenian border,' said Mr. Ali. In north Iran, at least 130 students from Tehran University have been sheltered in a safe house, with 15 in each room. Speaking to The Hindu, Abrar, a fourth-year MBBS student, said that at least three students were injured in Israel's airstrike, and barring first aid, they did not get any medical treatment. 'The students need surgical attention. But because of the war here, such injuries are not being given attention,' he said. In Israel, Indian nationals engaged at construction sites for the past year are still going to work but are worried about the missile attacks. 'You could be doing your work at the construction site, and when you look up, you either see a missile being intercepted or one being launched. These have become part of our lives,' said Haryana's Dinesh Malik, 38, a construction worker in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Tilak Raj, 40, another construction worker from Haryana, said that on the day of the air strike on Tel Aviv, all he could do was think about his family. 'It felt like the entire place would blow up and all I wanted at that moment was to see my family,' said Mr. Raj. He and other colleagues were all shifted to a site in Or Akiva, almost 50 km from Tel Aviv. But that has not brought him any comfort, for every time he spots a flare in the sky, a chill runs down his spine, and he fears the worst.
