Sri Lankans Protest Against J&K Attack Outside Pak High Commission
In a show of solidarity with the victims of the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, an estimated 200-300 Sri Lankans staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo on Wednesday. The protesters, carrying banners with messages like “stop state sponsored terrorism” and “we don’t need Pakistan”, voiced their strong condemnation of the horrific attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including a Nepali national.
The protest was a spontaneous response to the news of the attack, which sent shockwaves across the globe. The Sri Lankan protesters, comprising citizens from different walks of life, gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in the capital city of Colombo to express their outrage and demand that Pakistan take immediate action to stop such attacks.
The protesters, many of whom were dressed in black, held aloft banners and placards with messages condemning the attack and demanding that Pakistan take responsibility for the actions of its citizens. Some of the banners read “stop state sponsored terrorism”, “Pakistan is a haven for terrorists” and “we don’t need Pakistan”. The protesters also chanted slogans and sang songs to express their anger and disappointment.
The protest was a significant show of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been reeling under the brutal attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups. The Sri Lankan protesters, who were largely unaware of the details of the attack, were moved by the news of the violence and wanted to express their support and solidarity with the victims.
“We are here to show our solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” said one of the protesters, a young woman who identified herself as Priyanka. “We cannot remain silent in the face of such brutality. We demand that Pakistan take immediate action to stop such attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Another protester, a businessman who identified himself as Rohan, said, “We are shocked and saddened by the news of the attack. We condemn it in the strongest possible terms and demand that Pakistan take responsibility for the actions of its citizens.”
The protest was peaceful and well-organized, with no reports of any violence or incidents of vandalism. The protesters maintained a respectful distance from the Pakistan High Commission and did not attempt to breach the security perimeter.
The protest was a significant show of strength and solidarity on the part of the Sri Lankan people, who have traditionally maintained good relations with Pakistan. However, the attack in Pahalgam has caused widespread anger and outrage across the country, with many Sri Lankans demanding that Pakistan take immediate action to stop such attacks.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a strong message to Pakistan that the Sri Lankan people will not tolerate such attacks and will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, the protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a powerful expression of outrage and solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Sri Lankan protesters, who were largely unaware of the details of the attack, were moved by the news of the violence and wanted to express their support and solidarity with the victims. The protest was a significant show of strength and solidarity on the part of the Sri Lankan people, who have traditionally maintained good relations with Pakistan.
