Sri Lankans Protest Against J&K Attack Outside Pak High Commission
In a bold display of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, an estimated 200-300 Sri Lankans staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo on Wednesday, condemning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The protest was a powerful expression of outrage and condemnation against state-sponsored terrorism, and a clear message to Pakistan that its support for such acts would not be tolerated.
The terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed at least 26 people, including a Nepali national, sent shockwaves across the world. But it was the Sri Lankan community that responded with remarkable speed and ferocity, organizing a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo just days after the attack.
The protesters, who included students, workers, and members of civil society, held banners that read “stop state sponsored terrorism” and “we don’t need Pakistan”. They chanted slogans and shouted anti-Pakistan slogans, demanding that the country stop supporting terrorism and stop harboring militants who carry out such attacks.
The protest was a spontaneous response to the outrage and disgust felt by the Sri Lankan people at the senseless attack in Pahalgam. It was a clear message to Pakistan that its actions would not be tolerated, and that the international community would not stand idly by while such atrocities were committed.
The protesters also called for greater cooperation between Sri Lanka and India to combat terrorism, and to support the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for peace and freedom. They also demanded that Pakistan take concrete action to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and prevent such attacks from happening in the future.
The protest was a significant event in Sri Lanka’s history, and a testament to the country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability. It was also a powerful rebuke to Pakistan’s policy of supporting terrorism, and a reminder that the international community would not tolerate such behavior.
The protest was led by a group of young Sri Lankan students who were deeply disturbed by the attack in Pahalgam. They felt compelled to take action, and to express their solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. They were joined by members of civil society, workers, and other members of the community, who all came together to demand an end to state-sponsored terrorism.
The protest was covered extensively by the local media, and generated widespread support and enthusiasm among the Sri Lankan people. It was a powerful expression of national unity and solidarity, and a clear message to Pakistan that the country would not be intimidated or bullied.
In a statement, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo condemned the protest, calling it “unfortunate” and “unjustified”. But the protesters were undeterred, and continued to demand an end to state-sponsored terrorism and greater cooperation between Sri Lanka and India to combat terrorism.
The protest was a significant event in Sri Lanka’s history, and a testament to the country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability. It was also a powerful rebuke to Pakistan’s policy of supporting terrorism, and a reminder that the international community would not tolerate such behavior.
As the world continues to grapple with the threat of terrorism, the people of Sri Lanka have shown that they will not stand idly by while such atrocities are committed. They have demonstrated their commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability, and have sent a powerful message to Pakistan and other countries that support terrorism.
