Attack On Sri Lankan Cricket Team In Pakistan

Sri Lankan cricket Team: Cricket Heroes or Victims of terrorism

Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan is the current victim of a terrorist attack leaving few of its players injured while 7 security personnel have lost their lives. This happened on 3^rd March 2009 at Lahore as they were proceeding towards the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore.

Kumar Sangakkara, Thilan Samaraweera and Ajantha Mendis have been injured during the exchange of gun fire. Meanwhile few other players have received minor injuries. Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has hurt his ankle while Chaminda Vaas too has been wounded. Among the casualties five policemen who served as security officers to the team have died on the spot while two others at the hospital.

This attack very well proves the fact that Pakistan is not a safe country anymore and undoubtedly unsafe for the cricket game. Doubts on the Sri Lankan team security arrangements are on the top as the attack occurred as the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by 12 gunmen who were equipped with rocket, hand grenades, automatic weapons and even Kalashnikovs. There was a 25 minute tussle between the security forces and the terrorists.

Meanwhile the second test match to be played by Sri Lankans against Pakistan stands cancelled and the Sri Lankan team is slated to head homewards as soon as possible.

Bad and sad scene of affairs has taken Pakistan by storm, as it tries to clear up its tarnished image both at national and international level. The terrorists are clearly gaining a strong hold over the country and not leaving any opportunity to show their supremacy and power. You can expect the unexpected any time and all the time in Pakistan and from Pakistan.

Well, Pakistan has reached to a saturated level of uncertainties. The time is ripe for the common citizen to raise his voice and create a high level of public awareness which can really put forth sweeping changes in Pakistan.

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