Kerala student returns from Iran - Operation Sindhu evacuates 827 Indians safely

Operation Sindhu has successfully evacuated 827 Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran, including vulnerable groups like students. The operation's expansion to assist Nepalese and Sri Lankan citizens highlights India's regional humanitarian role amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions.

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India's Operation Sindhu has successfully evacuated 827 Indian nationals from Iran amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

The operation, launched in response to the deteriorating security situation, has also been extended to assist Nepalese and Sri Lankan citizens stranded in Iran following formal requests from their governments.

"So far, 517 Indian nationals have come back to India from Iran under Operation Sindhu," said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

The evacuation flights have been arriving regularly, with the latest flight landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport from Mashhad, Iran.

Among those evacuated was Fadila Kachakkaran, a Malayali student pursuing her second-semester MBBS at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, who arrived safely in New Delhi on June 21, 2025.

Her father, Muhammed Kachakkaran, a civil engineer based in Saudi Arabia, was present to receive her. Kerala House in Delhi is providing accommodation for Keralite evacuees until they can return home.

The Indian government has coordinated closely with state authorities, including Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who directed the formation of a special team to assist citizens caught in conflict zones.

Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao stated, "The Indian government has been working to bring back Indians stranded in Iran by providing them all possible assistance. The state government has been coordinating with the Centre and trying to ensure safe return of people from our state who are in Iran."

India's embassy in Tehran has also issued emergency contact numbers and urged Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals to reach out for evacuation assistance.

Iran has cooperated by opening its airspace to facilitate the evacuation flights.

This operation reflects India's ongoing commitment to safeguarding its citizens abroad during international crises, continuing a history of evacuation missions.

"This is not the first time the Indian government has conducted an operation to evacuate its citizens from abroad," noted reports.

Efforts continue to repatriate all stranded nationals safely amid the ongoing conflict, which began on June 13 with Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites.

The operation also includes efforts to secure the release of Nepalese nationals detained in Iran due to immigration issues.

Operation Sindhu remains active as tensions persist in the region.
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Under Operation Sindhu, India has safely evacuated 827 nationals from Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The operation, which also assists Nepalese and Sri Lankan citizens, recently brought back Kerala student Fadila Kachakkaran and others, with ongoing efforts to repatriate stranded individuals amid rising tensions.
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Operation Sindhu evacuates 827 Indians amid Iran-Israel conflict

Key Facts
  • Israel launched a large-scale airstrike on Iranian military sites, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict starting June 13, 2025, named 'Operation Rising Lion'.Livemint
  • India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals stranded in Iran due to the deteriorating security situation amid the Israel-Iran conflict.TimesofindiaLivemint
  • Over 500 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu through special flights and border movements.2M
  • The Indian Embassy in Tehran expanded Operation Sindhu to include Nepalese and Sri Lankan citizens after formal requests from their governments.TimesofindiaLivemintM+1
  • Emergency helpline numbers were issued by the Indian Embassy for Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals seeking evacuation, including contacts via Telegram and phone numbers +989010144557, +989128109115, and +989128109109.TimesofindiaLivemintM
  • Nepal requested India to evacuate 16 Nepali nationals stranded in Iran, including five imprisoned for immigration-related offences, with efforts underway to secure their release and repatriation.2Newindianexpress
  • A flight carrying 310 Indians from Iran landed in New Delhi at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:30 pm on Saturday as part of ongoing evacuation efforts.Livemint
  • Iran opened its airspace to support Operation Sindhu evacuation flights as a special gesture.Livemint
  • A total of 827 Indians have been evacuated from Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking the third flight in 24 hours under Operation Sindhu.Livemint
  • Kerala student Fadila Kachakkaran returned from Iran on a special flight coordinated under Operation Sindhu; she is pursuing her second-semester MBBS at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran.Thehindu
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that people from Chhattisgarh stranded in Iran will be brought back safely.
theweek.in
theweek.in
India has launched its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu to bring home Indian nationals stranded in high-risk zones due to the deteriorating security situation in Iran.
Timesofindia
Timesofindia
With this, a total of 827 Indians have been evacuated. This was the third flight in 24 hours from Iran that carried back Indian nationals to the country under.
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Livemint
On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that over 500 Indian nationals have returned home from Iran under Operation Sindhu so far.
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Of the 16 Nepali nationals, five are currently in Iranian prisons due to immigration-related offences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding, efforts are underway to secure their release and repatriation as part of the evacuation process.
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Newindianexpress
Amid escalating tensions in Iran due to its conflict with Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has broadened Operation Sindhu to include citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka, following formal requests from their respective governments.
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Fadila Kachakkaran, a Malayali student pursuing her second-semester MBBS programme at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, June 21, 2025, on a special flight arranged as part of the Union government’s ‘Operation Sindhu’ to evacuate Indian nationals from the conflict-affected regions of Iran and Israel.
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Context on Indian evacuees and support efforts

Key Facts
  • India has a history of launching evacuation operations to ensure the safety of its citizens during international crises.Livemint
  • Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao confirmed efforts to bring back Indians stranded in Iran safely, coordinating with the Centre and providing all possible assistance.theweek.in
  • A man from Raipur urged the government to ensure the safe return of his daughter and her family stranded in Iran amid the ongoing conflict.theweek.in
  • The stranded family includes Eman and Ezaj Zaidi, who moved to Iran in 2018; Ezaj is pursuing traditional Islamic education and they have two young sons born in Iran.theweek.in
  • Accommodation arrangements are made for Keralite evacuees at Kerala House in Delhi, with plans to send them to the state as soon as flights are available.Thehindu
  • A special team formed under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been coordinating evacuation operations to help people caught in conflict zones return home safely.Thehindu
  • Fadila’s father, Muhammed Kachakkaran, a civil engineer in Saudi Arabia, reached Delhi to receive her upon arrival.Thehindu
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