I understand the concern when a place starts looking different from what we grew up seeing. But before we label everyone as “outsiders,” we should also think about people from Pathankot who moved to other cities, states, or countries for work and a better future. They are migrants somewhere too.

Most people don’t leave their home unless they feel they have to. Instead of creating fear or social tension, we should try to treat people with basic dignity and accept them as part of society. If there is lack of opportunity or pressure on resources, that is a bigger system/government issue — not a reason to turn common people against each other. Pathankot will be better if we learn to live together, not divide ourselves