Sydney Indians march to Pak consulate

Aday after a peaceful homage to the martyrs of the Pulwama terrorist attack, a group of about 100 protesters took to the streets of Sydney. With placards urging Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism, the protestors marched from Town Hall to the Pakistani Consulate in Pitt Street in the CBD.

Their passion was clearly on full display as their chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai (Hail Mother India), Vande Matram (I bow to the motherland) and Pakistan Murdabad (Down with Pakistan) drew the attention of the lunch-time city crowd. Curious onlookers from office buildings watched as the group, some draped in the Indian tricolour, staged their protest, escorted by about half a dozen members of the NSW Police.

Reaching Martin Place, a small group was then escorted across the road to the Pakistan Consulate in Pitt Street.

It had been agreed that half a dozen representatives will present a petition signed by 27 local Indian Australian associations calling on Pakistan to stop harbouring and giving refuge to declared terrorists. However, police informed the protestors that the Pakistan Consulate was no longer available to receive or meet with anyone as it was past the 1 pm public visiting hours. The Pakistan Consulate had suggested that the petition be handed over to the police who would pass it on to them.

The protestors dispersed peacefully after ensuring their voices were heard and their written word reached its destination.

Pawan Luthra

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