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, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday. The protest was a response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left at least 26 people, including a Nepali national, dead.
The protesters, many of whom were carrying national flags and banners, demanded that Pakistan stop sponsoring terrorism in the region. The banners they held read “stop state sponsored terrorism” and “we don’t need Pakistan”. The demonstration was a clear message to the Pakistani authorities that the people of Sri Lanka strongly condemn such acts of terrorism and expect them to take concrete steps to prevent such attacks in the future.
The protest was a significant display of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been facing the brunt of cross-border terrorism for decades. The people of Sri Lanka, who have also faced their share of terrorism, understand the pain and suffering of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and are standing in solidarity with them.
The protesters also raised slogans against Pakistan and its role in promoting terrorism in the region. They demanded that Pakistan stop providing safe havens to terrorist organizations and take concrete steps to eliminate them. The protesters also called upon the international community to take notice of Pakistan’s role in promoting terrorism and to take steps to prevent such attacks in the future.
The Sri Lankan government has also condemned the attack in Pahalgam and has called upon Pakistan to take immediate action to prevent such attacks in the future. The government has also asked Pakistan to cooperate with the international community in investigating the attack and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a significant event, as it showed that the people of Sri Lanka are standing in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and are willing to take a strong stand against terrorism. The protest also sent a clear message to the Pakistani authorities that the people of Sri Lanka will not tolerate such acts of terrorism and expect them to take concrete steps to prevent them in the future.
In recent years, Sri Lanka has faced its own share of terrorism, with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) waging a brutal insurgency against the government. The LTTE was responsible for numerous attacks, including the assassination of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa and the bombing of a Catholic church in Colombo. The Sri Lankan military eventually defeated the LTTE in 2009, but the country is still recovering from the devastating impact of the conflict.
Despite the challenges posed by terrorism, Sri Lanka has made significant progress in recent years in terms of economic development and political stability. The country has also made significant strides in terms of promoting tourism, with the Sri Lankan government investing heavily in infrastructure development and promoting the country’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
In conclusion, the protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a significant event that showed the people of Sri Lanka standing in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest was a clear message to the Pakistani authorities that the people of Sri Lanka will not tolerate such acts of terrorism and expect them to take concrete steps to prevent them in the future. The protest also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in preventing terrorism and promoting peace and stability in the region.
