OTTAWA, Nov 4: A protest by Khalistani extremists outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton turned violent on Sunday, with Hindu worshippers reportedly assaulted. The incident has drawn condemnation from various Canadian political figures, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trudeau denounced the violence, saying, “The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident.”
Canadian MP Chandra Arya expressed strong disapproval, stating that Khalistani extremists had “crossed a red line” with this attack, adding that their influence appears to be spreading in Canada. Toronto MP Kevin Vuong also condemned the incident, noting that Canada has become a “safe harbour for radicals” and criticized Canadian leaders for failing to protect Hindu, Christian, and Jewish communities from violence.
The Hindu Canadian Foundation shared video footage on social media, alleging that Khalistani extremists attacked women and children at the temple. They claimed these actions were happening with the support of sympathetic political figures.
This recent incident is part of a disturbing trend of anti-Hindu attacks in Canada. Last year, a temple in Windsor was vandalized with anti-India graffiti, and earlier incidents in Mississauga and Brampton also targeted Hindu sites, sparking widespread concern among the Indian diaspora in Canada.
India-Canada relations have been strained since Prime Minister Trudeau’s allegations last year about Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. New Delhi has consistently denied these claims and has accused Canada of tolerating extremist activities on its soil.
