Jammu and Kashmir: Nasir Khuchami, the National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, expressed thanks to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in bringing back the mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student Mohammad Arsalan from Iran. Following Arsalan’s tragic death in Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran coordinated the repatriation of his remains to Sopore in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mohammad Arsalan was pursuing his medical studies in Kanjawal, Iran. The Indian Embassy in Tehran played a pivotal role in expediting the return of Arsalan’s body to his grieving family.
The organization convener underscored the timely intervention of the Indian embassy in Tehran with the officials of the government of Iran and said, “Your proactive engagement and compassionate handling of the matter reaffirm the responsiveness and efficiency of the Ministry of External Affairs.”
The letter written on Monday read, “From the moment we brought this matter to your attention, your office, demonstrated a commitment to addressing our concerns promptly. The communication received from Secretary Consular of the Indian Embassy in Tehran, Harendra Singh, and the subsequent updates from Under Secretary Arun Kumar from your office were instrumental in keeping us informed and assured throughout the repatriation process.”
He also hailed the response of the Indian authorities for the unwavering support and said, “The repatriation, facilitated by Mahan Air Flight No. W5 071 on January 19, 2024, exemplifies the compassion and dedication of your ministry in ensuring the return of our fellow countrymen.”
As per the letter written to EAM Jaishankar, after the necessary post-mortem and formalities, Arsalan’s body was respectfully brought back to India and reached Srinagar, and eventually to his native village in Sopore Kashmir.
It added, “The entire process, from your office’s communication to the final repatriation, demonstrated a seamless and well-coordinated effort on behalf of the MEA…Once again, thank you, Dr. S. Jaishankar, for your prompt and empathetic response in this challenging time.”
The matter was brought to the attention of EAM and the Consular Wing of the Embassy in Tehran who then got in touch with the students, the Iranian authorities and officials of the educational institute.
The mortal remains were repatriated by a Mahan Air Flight on January 19.
Quote: Your proactive engagement and compassionate handling of the matter reaffirm the responsiveness and efficiency of the Ministry of External Affairs
