Srinagar, June 17 -- Former J&K chief minister (CM) Mehbooba Mufti has sought Centre's intervention for safeguarding Kashmiri students studying in Iran, and J&K Students Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the same.

Thousands of students from J&K are waiting for evacuation from different cities of Iran, with escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that central government should ensure safety of students. "Families of the stranded students in Iran are growing increasingly anxious with each passing day. I earnestly urge the ministry of external affairs to intervene and take immediate steps to ensure the safe return of their loved ones," Mehbooba Mufti wro...