Attempts to protect more than 150 Kannada people continue in Iran: Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Bengaluru, June 16 (IANS). Syed Hakim Raza, president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Monday ensured that active coordination with the Indian embassy in Tehran is underway to ensure the safety of Kannada people living in Iran. More than 150 to 200 people from Karnataka, including students, family and business passengers, are currently in Iran. Syed Hakim Raza said in a special conversation with the news agency that the room is careful with the Indian embassy for the safety and possible return of the Kannada population. Room director Mannan Raza, who is also related to a non-governmental organization, is currently active in com and monitor the situation. He said that there are a large number of Kannada students in Iran, especially those who study medical and religious subjects. He said there are more than 15 MBBS students from Karnataka alone. In addition, more than 30 people went there for religious studies, some of whom went with their family members. Many other people are engaged in commercial activities. Raza said that the largest number of Kannada people are in com, who are known for its religious institutions and are considered relatively safe compared to other parts of Iran. He said that most of them are in com. Some are also in Tehran and Mashhad, but these three cities are the most important centers. The Indian embassy took active steps to ensure the safety of students and citizens. He said the embassy arranged buses by coordinating with local NGOs and university officials. For example, more than ten students from Karnataka are currently studying in various Iranian universities, including Tehran University and Iran University of Medical Sciences. A bus arranged by the embassy left for COM. The journey of coming to Tehran usually lasts about two hours. Since Tehran is currently considered less safe, efforts are being made to transfer students and other Indian citizens to safe areas such as com. According to Raza, a residence of more than 60 percent of Iran international students is coming and is recognized as a center of religious study. He said it made relatively quiet and safe place for students. The embassy also organized temporary housing in safe places by non-governmental organizations. Until further arrangements are made, these places are well equipped to meet the needs of the students. Raza refuted the news of panic and disorder in the media, and insisted that the situation at ground level is completely under control. He is constantly getting updates from his contacts in Iran. He said that the situation on the ground level is quite calm. Raza also met several concerned parents in Karnataka, especially the parents whose children are studying medically in Iran. He said that the parents of religious scholars usually remain more calm because they have an old relationship with the region, but that the parents of the medical students can be understood. I assured them that there was no immediate reason for anxiety. We work with the embassy and non-governmental organizations to provide all help to their children in every way possible. He said we are in contact with the Iranian ministry, which has assured us that arrangements can be made to go through country borders, as air routes are still prohibited. The embassy plays an important role in these dialogues. However, there has been no official confirmation on the return deadline so far, but Raza said that the embassy worked firmly to secure safe places and work with various stakeholders to facilitate possible withdrawal. He said that no specific date has been mentioned yet, but I can confirm that Indian citizens of Karnataka are currently in safe places in Iran. The embassy makes tireless efforts to ensure their safety. Raza repeated the dedication of the Indo-Iran room of trade and industry for the protection of Indian citizens abroad and said it was time to stand together. As a depth -associated organization with the two countries, we are committed to providing full support – whether it is to coordinate logistics, provide assistance or to provide emotional assurance to families in India. -Ians psk/acade