Falguni Dey
Falguni Dey is a Kolkata-based geography professor and amateur mountaineer who found himself trapped at the Astara border in Iran while attempting to return to India amidst escalating conflict in the region. After fleeing Tehran due to missile strikes, he became stranded due to bureaucratic hurdles related to a special migration code needed for crossing into Azerbaijan.
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Falguni Dey, the geography professor from Kolkata who got stranded in war-ravaged Iran, returned to the city on Tuesday morning after a gruelling 10-day wait.
Kolkata professor returns from Iran: After 10 days and with $20 in pocket, Falguni Dey back at Jadavpur home | Kolkata News
India· 2025-06-25
Falguni Dey is a Kolkata professor preparing to move toward Armenia after fleeing Tehran.
Scores of Indians stranded in Iran, Israel; anxiety stalks kin | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-20
Falguni Dey is a Kolkata-based geography professor and amateur mountaineer who is currently trapped at the Iran-Azerbaijan border.
'Escaped bombs, but now I’m stuck at border': Indian tourist trapped in war-hit Iran; shares ordealIndia· 2025-06-18
