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 protest was a powerful expression of outrage and condemnation against the brutal attack that left at least 26 people, including a Nepali national, dead.
The protesters, carrying banners that read “stop state sponsored terrorism” and “we don’t need Pakistan”, gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in the heart of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. The demonstration was a clear message to the Pakistani government, condemning its alleged involvement in sponsoring terrorism and supporting anti-India activities.
The protest was organized by various Sri Lankan organizations, including the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, and the United National Party, among others. The protesters, comprising people from all walks of life, including students, professionals, and ordinary citizens, were united in their demand for an end to state-sponsored terrorism and violence in the region.
The protest came in the wake of a terror attack on a tourist resort in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 11. The attack, which was carried out by suspected terrorists, resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people, including a Nepali national. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, with India and other countries condemning the attack in the strongest possible terms.
The Sri Lankan protesters, echoing the sentiments of people around the world, condemned the attack and demanded that the Pakistani government take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future. They also called for an end to state-sponsored terrorism, which they believed was responsible for the growing wave of violence and bloodshed in the region.
The protest was peaceful and well-organized, with the protesters chanting slogans and waving flags. The atmosphere was tense, but the protesters remained calm and determined, driven by their desire to express their outrage and disgust at the attack.
The Pakistani High Commission in Colombo was also the target of protests earlier this year, when Sri Lanka was rocked by a series of bomb attacks in April, which left over 250 people dead. The attacks, which were claimed by the Islamic State, were widely condemned, and the Pakistani government was accused of having links with the terrorist organization.
In a statement, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, one of the organizations that participated in the protest, condemned the Pahalgam attack and demanded that the Pakistani government take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future. “We strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and demand that the Pakistani government take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future,” the statement read.
The protest was a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which have been strained in recent years over a range of issues, including terrorism and national security. The Sri Lankan government has long been critical of Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism and its failure to crack down on terrorist organizations operating from its soil.
In a statement, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry condemned the Pahalgam attack and expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims. “We strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” the statement read.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a powerful expression of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been subjected to years of violence and bloodshed. It was also a clear message to the Pakistani government, demanding that it take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future and support efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
As the world grapples with the growing threat of terrorism, such protests are a vital reminder of the need for collective action and international cooperation to combat this menace. They also serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding in the face of rising tensions and conflict.
