Jaishankar arrives on surprise visit to Kashmir, meets parents of students stranded in Iran

Srinagar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on a surprise visit to Kashmir on Monday and met the families of the students stranded in Iran. The minister’s move comes after parents have been appealing the government to lift the students from Iran due to coronavirus scare.

As per a PTI report, Jaishankar met the relatives at Kashmir International Convention Complex situated on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.

The Union minister had on Sunday said efforts were underway for the return of Indians from Iran. He also said that the screening process has already started and the follow-up arrangements are being discussed with Iranian authorities.