Help, Afghan pupils urge international community

Mohali, August 16

As the Taliban have been capturing different provinces of Afghanistan, students from the country at Chandigarh University are filled with fear and have concerns over the situation.

More than 250 Afghanistan students are currently studying various courses at Chandigarh University. Referring to the dire situation in Afghanistan, students appealed to the entire international community, including the Government of India, for help in restoring peace in their country.

Ramin, a Civil Engineering student at Chandigarh University from Herat, Afghanistan, condemned Taliban, which has been rapidly gaining territory in Afghanistan. He said: “The Taliban is spreading its tentacles in Afghanistan.” He appealed to world leaders to come forward restore peace in the country so that education of students was not affected. Sukhrullah, another student pursuing MBA, said: “Many students are stuck in Afghanistan due to closure of educational institutions because of the pandemic. Necessary steps should be taken to evacuate them as soon as possible.” Mustafa, a BBA student from Kabul, said: “There are many Afghanistan students in India whose visas or passports are about to expire. We request the Indian Government to extend their visa period by allowing them to stay in India.” — TNS