Gurugram Students Hold Hawan and Protest for Pahalgam Attack Victims
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Synopsis
Students and teachers in Gurugram organized a <b>hawan</b> and a protest for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. This event sought to demand justice and emphasize unity against terrorism after the tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in multiple civilian casualties.
Key Takeaways
- Students and teachers held a hawan ceremony to honor victims.
- Protest called for strict government action against terrorism.
- Incident in Pahalgam has sparked nationwide outrage.
- Demonstrators emphasized national unity against violence.
- Local community highlighted the need for vigilance against threats.
Gurugram, April 26 (NationPress) In a poignant demonstration of sorrow and unity, students and educators in Gurugram on Saturday conducted a hawan (Vedic fire ritual) to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and staged a protest urging decisive action against those accountable for the recent violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.
Among the deceased was a local Muslim pony operator who attempted to shield tourists and was fatally shot by the attackers.
The heartfelt and symbolic protest initiated at Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya in Sector 4 and concluded outside the residence of the Gurugram Deputy Commissioner.
This demonstration was facilitated by members of Arya Samaj and various local educational institutions.
Students, with some as young as 10, joined their teachers in the hawan ceremony on school premises, praying for the souls of the departed and advocating for peace.
After the ritual, the group paraded through the streets of Gurugram, brandishing placards and chanting anti-terrorism slogans.
The incident in Pahalgam, where individuals were reportedly targeted based on their names and religion before being brutally murdered, has sparked widespread outrage across the nation. The youth-led protest in Gurugram is part of this escalating wave of public discontent.
Protestors called for the Indian government to swiftly and firmly address the attackers and their backers.
“This protest is not merely a local affair; it represents a national outcry,” stated Laxman, one of the organizers.
“Our brothers were asked about their names and religion, then killed. Today, all of India is enraged,” remarked another organizer.
Naveen Lal Arya, another protestor, expressed, “We’ve united with our students to convey a clear message. We must not only remain alert against external threats but also identify and eliminate internal adversaries. This hawan and protest symbolize that resolve.”
Chandra Prakash Gupta, also part of the rally, directly appealed to the government for strong retaliation.
“These atrocities against Hindus cannot be overlooked. We want Prime Minister Modi to respond so that Pakistan learns this lesson permanently,” he concluded.
