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, which was marked by a strong sense of outrage and defiance, saw the protesters holding banners that read “stop state sponsored terrorism” and “we don’t need Pakistan”.
The protest was organized in response to the brutal terror attack that took place on Tuesday, in which at least 26 persons, including a Nepali national, were killed. The attack, which was carried out by terrorists, has sent shockwaves across the region and has been widely condemned by governments and international organizations around the world.
The protesters, who were mostly young Sri Lankans, gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, holding up placards and shouting slogans against terrorism and Pakistan’s alleged support for it. The protesters also shouted “Pakistan, Pakistan, go back” and “we will not tolerate terrorism” as they marched around the high commission.
The protest was a significant show of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been struggling against terrorism and human rights abuses for decades. The protesters were also demanding that Pakistan take immediate action to stop supporting and financing terrorist groups that have been carrying out attacks in the region.
The protest was attended by several prominent Sri Lankan politicians and civil society leaders, who addressed the gathering and condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. They also urged the Pakistani government to take immediate action to stop supporting and financing terrorist groups and to work towards promoting peace and stability in the region.
The protest was a significant development in Sri Lanka’s relations with Pakistan, which have been strained in recent years due to several issues, including terrorism and human rights abuses. The Sri Lankan government has been critical of Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorist groups and its failure to take action against them.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has denied any involvement in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and has accused India of trying to destabilize the region. However, the Sri Lankan government has rejected Pakistan’s claims and has demanded that it take immediate action to stop supporting and financing terrorist groups.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a significant show of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and a strong message to Pakistan that the international community will not tolerate terrorism and human rights abuses. It was also a reminder that Sri Lanka and Pakistan are not just neighboring countries, but also have a shared history and cultural heritage that deserves to be respected and promoted.
In a statement, the Sri Lankan government condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Pakistan to take immediate action to stop supporting and financing terrorist groups. The government also called for increased cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan to promote peace and stability in the region.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a significant development in Sri Lanka’s relations with Pakistan and a strong message to Pakistan that the international community will not tolerate terrorism and human rights abuses. It was also a reminder that Sri Lanka and Pakistan are not just neighboring countries, but also have a shared history and cultural heritage that deserves to be respected and promoted.
