Sri Lankans Protest Against J&K Attack Outside Pak High Commission
In a strong 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. The protest was held in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left at least 26 persons, 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 protest was a clear expression of Sri Lanka’s condemnation of the terrorist attack and its demand for Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism.
The Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on Tuesday, was the latest in a series of incidents of violence and terrorism that have rocked Jammu and Kashmir in recent weeks. The attack, which was carried out by terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS), has left the people of Jammu and Kashmir in a state of shock and fear.
The Sri Lankan protesters, who were from various walks of life, including students, workers, and activists, were united in their demand for Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism. They also urged the international community to take immediate action to prevent such attacks in the future.
“We are here today to condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and to demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorism,” said a protester, who wished to remain anonymous. “Pakistan has a long history of supporting terrorism, and it is time that it is held accountable for its actions.”
The protest was peaceful, with the protesters chanting slogans and holding up banners. The atmosphere was tense, with security personnel from the Sri Lankan police and military present to maintain order.
The Sri Lankan government has also condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and has urged Pakistan to take immediate action to prevent such attacks in the future. The government has also offered its condolences to the families of the victims and has promised to provide all necessary assistance to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a significant event, as it showed the strength of public opinion in Sri Lanka against terrorism and in support of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It also sent a strong message to Pakistan that the international community will not tolerate its support for terrorism.
In recent years, Sri Lanka has faced its own share of terrorism, with the country experiencing a long and bloody civil war between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The country has also been a target of terrorist attacks, including a series of bombings and shootings that have killed numerous innocent people.
As a result, Sri Lanka has a deep understanding of the devastating effects of terrorism and is united in its condemnation of such attacks. The country’s strong protest against the Pahalgam terror attack is a testament to its commitment to peace and its rejection of terrorism in all its forms.
In conclusion, the protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo was a powerful expression of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and its rejection of terrorism. It showed that the country is committed to peace and is willing to stand up against terrorism in all its forms. The protest was a significant event, and its impact will be felt for a long time to come.
