Sri Lankans Protest Against J&K Attack Outside Pak High Commission
In a dramatic display of unity and solidarity, an estimated 200-300 Sri Lankans staged a protest against the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo on Wednesday. The protest, which was organized to condemn the brutal attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including a Nepali national, sent a strong message to the Pakistani government to stop sponsoring terrorism.
The protesters, who were mostly young Sri Lankans, gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, holding banners and placards that read “Stop State Sponsored Terrorism” and “We Don’t Need Pakistan”. The crowd was peaceful and orderly, with many chanting slogans and waving national flags.
The protest was a spontaneous response to the tragic events that unfolded in Pahalgam, where a group of terrorists attacked a tourist bus, killing and injuring many innocent civilians. The attack has sent shockwaves across the globe, and Sri Lanka is no exception. The country, which has faced its own share of terrorism in the past, has been quick to condemn the attack and express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The protesters, who came from all walks of life, were united in their condemnation of the attack and their demand for Pakistan to stop sponsoring terrorism. Many of them had never met before, but they were brought together by their shared values of peace, tolerance, and human rights.
“We are here today to express our outrage and disgust at the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam,” said a protester who wished to remain anonymous. “We condemn the attack in the strongest possible terms and demand that Pakistan stop sponsoring terrorism. We want peace and stability in our region, and we will not tolerate any acts of violence or terrorism.”
The protest was also attended by several Sri Lankan politicians and civil society leaders, who addressed the crowd and expressed their support for the protesters. They urged the Pakistani government to take immediate action to stop the spread of terrorism and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.
One of the politicians who attended the protest was a senior member of the Sri Lankan parliament, who said that the attack in Pahalgam was a stark reminder of the dangers of terrorism. “We have faced our own share of terrorism in the past, and we know how devastating it can be,” he said. “We urge the Pakistani government to take immediate action to stop the spread of terrorism and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.”
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo is a testament to the strong bond of friendship and solidarity between Sri Lanka and India. The two countries have a long history of cooperation and have worked together to promote peace and stability in the region.
In a statement, the Sri Lankan government condemned the attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “We condemn the attack in the strongest possible terms and express our deep condolences to the families of the victims,” said a government spokesperson. “We stand in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and urge the Pakistani government to take immediate action to stop the spread of terrorism.”
The protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo is a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of terrorism. It is a testament to the resilience and courage of the Sri Lankan people, who have faced their own share of challenges and setbacks in the past. And it is a loud and clear message to the Pakistani government that the world is watching and will not tolerate any acts of terrorism or violence.
