US veterans join anti-Pak protest in Washington

Washington, December 9 

Protesting against Pakistan’s support to terrorist groups, a group of US veterans joined a demonstration outside the Pakistani Embassy here on Sunday, organised by the Kashmiri Diaspora and Indian-Americans. 

Raising slogans, like “Pakistan is Taliban, Pakistan a terror state, and Where was (Osama) Bin Laden,” the protesters demanded Pakistan be declared a state sponsor of terrorism. “Pakistan is killing American sons and daughters through their support of the Taliban. Most of this is done with American taxpayers’ dollars,” said veteran David Dienstag, now publisher of Jezail.Org blog. 

“Pakistan is responsible for the genocide of more than 25,000 Kashmiri Hindus,” alleged Manga Anantatmula, who is running for Congress from the Democratic party from the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. 

Aliscia Andrews, who is running for Congress from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, said that it is important to “stand behind” people who have been constantly victimised by terrorist groups. 

Protesters gathered to voice their anguish against Pakistan for harbouring terrorists, said Mohan Sapru, the rally organiser and Washington coordinator of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora.—  PTI