Family of Ghaziabad Medical Student Stranded in Iran Appeals for Safe Return
Urgent Plea for Help
Ghaziabad, June 16: The relatives of a medical student from Ghaziabad, who is currently trapped in conflict-ridden Iran, have reached out to the Indian authorities for assistance in ensuring his safe return.
Rizwan Ansari, hailing from Behta Hajipur in Ghaziabad's Loni area, is studying for his MBBS in Tehran. He was residing in a university hostel that was recently hit by a missile strike amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
His family reported that Rizwan narrowly avoided the disaster. He had stepped out to a nearby hotel with friends for a meal when the missile struck the hostel. Upon his return, he discovered the building had been reduced to debris. He managed to contact his family using a stranger's phone to reassure them of his safety.
In an emotional appeal to the Prime Minister, Rizwan’s mother, Yaman Rani, expressed her concerns. She stated, "My son aspired to be a doctor, which is why he chose to study in Tehran. I implore Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through your platform, to facilitate my son's return to India. He informed us that his hostel has collapsed, and all his belongings are lost. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming a scientist or a highly skilled doctor."
Rizwan's father, Mohammad Ali, shared his worries, saying, "Rizwan traveled to Iran in November last year. He has been extremely anxious since Sunday, with missiles landing close to his location. After dining out, he returned to find the building gone. He mentioned seeing bodies around the site. He said, ‘I survived only because I was outside.’ I urge the Indian government to ensure the safe return of my son and all Indian students in Iran."
Ghulam Abbas, Rizwan’s maternal uncle, added, "This is his first year in Iran. He reported that Israel is continuously launching missiles. When he hadn’t left his place for 24 hours, we advised him to go out for food. His mobile phone and tablet were lost in the collapse. We are appealing to the government to rescue him and others who are stranded there."
The situation in the region is worsening, leaving families like the Ansaris anxiously awaiting government action.