Protests against Pulwama terror attack demand action against Pakistan

  • | Friday | 15th February, 2019

Agra: People from all walks of life on Friday participated in protests against the Pulwama terror attack that killed 45 CRPF troopers. Over a dozen protests took place at different locations in the district. Those protesting burned effigies and raised slogans demanding the action to avenge the killings. Councillors, AMC workers, businessmen and people from different social organizations attended the arch.“Entire nation is in pain following the terrorist attack on CRPF brave hearts. Protests were also reported in Firozabad, Etah, Mainpuri, Hathras, Mathura and Kasganj.

Agra: People from all walks of life on Friday participated in protests against the Pulwama terror attack that killed 45 CRPF troopers. Over a dozen protests took place at different locations in the district. Those protesting burned effigies and raised slogans demanding the action to avenge the killings. Along with protests, condolence meetings were organised in parks, markets, schools and government offices.In the morning, students from Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) burned Pakistani flags and effigies demanding a strong retaliation from the government.Students of Shri Ram Inter College held a condolence march from Khandari to Shaheed Smarak at Sanjay Place and offered tributes by lighting candles.At Balkeshwar crossing, BJP workers wanted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government to conduct surgical strikes on Pakistan.People from all walks of life including businessmen, local residents and politicians gathered at Atal Chowk, Agra cantonment to protest. Along with demanding action, some accused the government of not doing enough to tackle the “Pakistan sponsored” terrorism on Indian territory.In the afternoon, a group of youngsters took to the roads in Trans Yamuna locality to mark protest against the killing of CRPF men by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM).Leaders belonging to BJP, VHP and Bajrang Dal staged protests at Raja Mandi crossing and demanded revenge for the killings.In the evening, Mayor Naveen Jain led a tiranga yatra from Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) head office on MG road to Bhagwan Talkies. Councillors, AMC workers, businessmen and people from different social organizations attended the arch.“Entire nation is in pain following the terrorist attack on CRPF brave hearts. Tiranga Yatra was organized to pay tribute to the martyr. We are with their families. Prime Minister has acknowledged anger among common people. He will definitely take severe action against the terrorists and their supporters”, Mayor Naveen Jain said.Agra MP and chairman of National Commission of Schedule Castes (NCSC) Ramshanker Katheria said, “The entire nation is feeling deeply hurt. PM has given full freedom to soldiers. Terrorists and their supporters will have to pay a very heavy price for the cowardly attack on our soldiers”.Protests were also reported from various rural areas in the district including Fatehpur Sikri, Shamshabad, Fatehabad, Bah, Jagner, Kheragarh etc. Those protesting demanded an immediate end to bilateral ties with Pakistan. Protests were also reported in Firozabad, Etah, Mainpuri, Hathras, Mathura and Kasganj.

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