It is natural because of art 370 which differentiates kashmiris from the rest of indians. Anyway he is lucky to study dentistry in india, instead of death and rape and assault in kashmir. Some of the 1 lakh pundits who left kashmir leaving everything behind and came to india at the height of terrorist action are still in refugee camps, many have settled down in different cities pursuing education and jobs. They did not get any compensation for the property left behind and trauma suffered. Only the next generation is grouping to claim their rights and space. They can hope to return only if terrorism is rooted out and pakistan mends its ways. BJP has included in its election manifesto - return of pundits with compensation. Wonder whether your friend will wish to go back, if he is well settled in india or USA.