Sri Lankans Protest Against J&K Attack Outside Pak High Commission
On Wednesday, a group of approximately 200-300 Sri Lankans gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo to protest against the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The protest was a strong condemnation of the brutal attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including a Nepali national.
The protesters, dressed in black shirts and holding banners, chanted slogans and shouted anti-Pakistan slogans, demanding an end to “state-sponsored terrorism.” One of the banners read, “Stop state-sponsored terrorism,” while another said, “We don’t need Pakistan.” The protesters also held up placards with pictures of the victims of the attack, paying tribute to their sacrifice.
The protest was a clear indication of the strong solidarity that exists between the people of Sri Lanka and Kashmir, who have long been victims of terrorism. The attack in Pahalgam, which is a popular tourist destination, has sent shockwaves across the region, and the Sri Lankan government has condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms.
The protesters, who came from different parts of the country, were united in their demand for an end to terrorism and violence. They felt that the attack in Pahalgam was just another example of the kind of violence that Pakistan-backed terrorist groups have been perpetrating in the region for years.
“We are here to express our solidarity with the people of Kashmir, who have been suffering at the hands of terrorism for decades,” said a protester, who identified himself as Rohan. “We condemn the attack in Pahalgam and demand that Pakistan take immediate action to stop the spread of terrorism in the region.”
Another protester, who identified herself as Priyanka, said, “We are tired of seeing innocent people being killed by terrorist groups. We demand that the international community take action to stop Pakistan from supporting these groups.”
The protest was peaceful and well-organized, with the protesters maintaining a sense of decorum and respect for the law. The police were present at the scene, but they did not intervene, allowing the protesters to express their views freely.
The Sri Lankan government has been a strong supporter of the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination. In recent years, the government has provided financial and humanitarian assistance to the Kashmiri people, who have been facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to the lockdown imposed by the Indian government.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission was a clear indication of the strong sentiments of the Sri Lankan people against terrorism and violence. It was also a testament to the strong bond that exists between the people of Sri Lanka and Kashmir, who share a common struggle against terrorism.
In conclusion, the protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a powerful expression of solidarity with the people of Kashmir and a strong condemnation of the attack in Pahalgam. It is a reminder that terrorism and violence will never be tolerated and that the people of Sri Lanka will always stand in solidarity with the people of Kashmir in their struggle for peace and self-determination.
