Indians Seek Evacuation Amid Iran-Israel Crisis

Indians Seek Evacuation Amid Iran-Israel Warzone Crisis

Why in the News ?

As the iran-israel conflict enters its fifth day, many Indian citizens, including students, pilgrims, and workers, have been stranded in conflict-hit zones. They face injuries, fear, and uncertainty at their current location, and have asked for evacuation via the Indian government’s assistance.

About Indian Citizens Caught in Iran Conflict:

• Indian students and pilgrims in Iran report panic and injury from Israeli airstrikes, with some attributing the attacks to the Israel Defense Forces.
• In Tehran, Israeli missiles hit the men’s dormitory, injuring two Indian students.
• Over 130 students from Tehran University have been relocated to overcrowded safe houses in Qom; injured students lack surgical treatment.
• Students were asked by the Indian embassy to move from Tehran to Qom (180 km away).
• Pilgrims in Mashhad, like Mohammed Ali from Noida, await clarity on whether to stay or move toward the Armenian border. Heavy rain alerts in some areas have further complicated evacuation plans.

Evacuation Efforts Underway

• 100 Indian students were relocated to Armenia on Tuesday and are scheduled to fly back to New Delhi on Wednesday.
• Others have been asked to await further evacuation instructions from the Indian embassy.
• Lack of medical facilities, information, and the looming fear of further attacks are worsening anxiety among the stranded Indians. Delay risks alienating those waiting for assistance.

Indian Workers in Israel in Fear

• In Israel, Indian construction workers remain at work despite frequent missile threats.
• Dinesh Malik from Haryana describes seeing missiles being launched or intercepted as a routine sight.
• Tilak Raj, also from Haryana, was relocated 50 km from Tel Aviv, but fears persist every time a flare appears in the sky.
• Emotional stress and concern for families dominate the experiences of Indian nationals who have been in this location for an extended period.