When Borders Break Hearts: Watching Pakistani Friends Leave India

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 When Borders Break Hearts: Watching Pakistani Friends Leave India

By Anshika 

This week, something very emotional happened at the Attari-Wagah border.
Hundreds of Pakistani nationals had to leave India after the government gave a 'Leave India' notice following the terrible Pahalgam attack.

I saw the news, and honestly, it broke my heart a little.
There were people crying, hugging each other tightly, promising to meet again someday.
Some were students, some were visiting their families, and some were just people who had made a small life here. They were not terrorists. They were just ordinary people, like you and me.

Of course, I understand — after what happened in Pahalgam, the government has to think about our security first. That is their duty. And yes, when tensions rise between two countries, sometimes tough decisions must be made.
But still, seeing families torn apart, friendships ending in tears, and people forced to leave a place they loved — it made me feel sad.



One woman leaving said, "We had made friends here, built lives. Leaving like this is painful, but we understand that safety comes first."
Her words stayed in my mind all day.

I thought — how strange it is that ordinary people always suffer when politics or violence happens. We are the ones who lose friends, lose memories, lose parts of our lives.



At the Attari border, the usual noise of flag ceremonies was missing. Instead, there were suitcases, goodbye hugs, and silent tears.
It reminded me that borders can divide countries, but they can never divide hearts.

I am proud of my country, and I stand with it. But I also believe that humanity comes first.
We can be strong, we can be careful — and still be kind.

I pray that someday, there will be a time when Indians and Pakistanis can meet without fear, without visas, without hate.
Just people meeting people — like we were always meant to.



Until then, my heart aches a little for all those who had to leave their friends, their second homes, and a piece of their hearts behind at Attari.



Borders are strong, but human emotions are stronger.
And love will always find a way.

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