Chennai, May 9 -- As the strains in India-Pakistan ties escalated following terror and military attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and the launch of Operation Sindoor, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday said it was taking all steps to the ensure safe return of 52 TN students studying in that State.

Following a request made by their parents, Chief Minister M K Stalin directed Minorities and Non Resident Tamils Welfare Minister S M Nasar and Pudukottai District Additional Collector Aftaf Rahul to coordinate with the J an K government and ensure safety of the students.

Since the airports in J and K were completely shut and flight services suspended and the situation not conducive to safely transport them by road, necessary steps would be ...