Srinagar, June 15 (KNS): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep concern after reports of an Israeli airstrike hitting a hostel in Iran where Kashmiri students were staying. He said the incident is very disturbing, although fortunately, only minor injuries have been reported.
More than 1,300 Kashmiri students are studying in Iran, and Mirwaiz said they must be extremely scared, while their families in Kashmir are very worried, he said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He appealed to the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of the students and to help bring them back home if needed.
"May Allah protect them and give peace to their anxious families," he said, urging everyone to pray for the safety of the students and all people in Iran affected by the airstrike.(KNS)