Pimpri Chinchwad, March 5 -- After the safe return of 84 Indira University students who were stranded in West Asia due to the Iran-US conflict, the university's Dean, Shikha Sindhu, on Thursday expressed relief and gratitude, saying the university's foremost concern was bringing the students back as quickly as possible.

She stated that the entire team was focused only on ensuring their safe return and described Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "saviour" during the crisis. While there were no major logistical challenges, she noted that the situation was emotionally difficult, adding that constant communication with the students was maintained throughout.

"The only thought running through our heads was how soon we get ...