The officer will work with the MEA and Indian embassy to support safety, welfare, information sharing and travel facilitation for JK residents.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised students to leave Iran on their own, prompting parents to appeal to the Centre for evacuation amid rising tensions.
The advisory follows reports of protests and work stoppages in Iran. Indian nationals are asked to register with the embassy and keep travel documents ready.
Thousands of Indian students are enrolled in medical colleges across Iran. The lack of communication and visible preparedness has added to the concerns of their parents, the IYC said.
Toronto police said the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. No suspect description has been released.
Bangladesh Unrest: Over 9,000 Indian medical students, including 4,000 from Kashmir affected, with many confined to hostels, facing movement restrictions and fears of being caught in violence.