Bengaluru: “Returning to Afghanistan means death and destruction of every dream that I have done in the last eight years,” said Safoora (name changed), a 26-year-old student from Bengaluru College.
Safoora’s cousin, who works with the Asus Ashraf Ghani government, has been lost for two days, and he is worried he will be on the Taliban hit list if he returns.
“We don’t know whether he keeps low or if we lose it.
My parents are waiting to fly to Canada, which looks tough now.
I haven’t slept since I heard about my cousin,” he said.
He is not alone.
Some Afghan students in the city are worried about the safety of their loved ones at home.
According to City Police, 202 students from Afghanistan were studying in various universities in Bengaluru.
NADEM (name changed), who came to India to resolve his MBA and dreamed of becoming a professor, said the first words he heard from his family when he called them: “Son, we are safe and at home.
You just don’t come To Afghanistan.
“Other students in the city, who were the father of four four, said his greatest concern was the safety of his wife and children, who were in a province side by side with Kabul.
“The youngest son I just joined the school.
They might not be able to get basic education.
We are worried about our homeland,” he said.
Fatima (name changed), 25, said the year of the struggle and sacrifice made by women and girls from their countries for their rights to be canceled now.
“My school is far from home.
I used to walk, and it would take 45 minutes one direction.
I did it for 12 years and start my bachelor’s degree with a little facility.
I really don’t want to stop chasing my goals and at home Without freedom, “Fatima said, who pursued the Masters title here.
Despite his dream to complete his education, return to Afghanistan and work for his country, he said if he found himself in danger, he would find a way and leave Afghanistan.
Fatima said they could not focus on their upcoming exam.
“We are only physically in Bengaluru, but our thoughts and hearts are in Afghanistan,” he said, adding everyone to lift their voices for the Afghans.
“At least what you can do is ask your government not to recognize the Taliban regime.
The Taliban can rule Afghanistan only when they recognize human values, human rights and individual and civil freedom,” he said.
Death of our dreams: Afghan students in Bengaluru
