PROTESTERS carrying Khalistani flags clashed with people at a Hindu temple in Brampton, triggering condemnation by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who said every Canadian has the right to practise their faith freely and safely. On Sunday, Peel Regional Police said that a protest occurred at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton and unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show demonstrators holding banners in support of Khalistan, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. The videos showed fist fights and people striking each other with poles on what appears to be the grounds surrounding the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple, the report added. Taking to X, Trudeau thanked the local authorities for the swift response to protect the community and probe this incident. “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,” Trudeau said in a post on X on Monday. Meanwhile, the High Commission of India in Ottawa also issued a strong statement on Monday condemning the recent attack on Brampton’s Hindu Sabha temple by “antiIndia” elements. This incident disrupted a consular event co-organised by the Hindu Sabha Mandir and the Indian consulate. In its statement, the High Commission remarked, “We have seen violent disruption today (November 3), orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organisedwiththeHindu Sabha Mandirin Brampton, near Toronto.” Peel Regional Police said on X Sunday afternoon that theywereawareoftheprotest taking place at the Hindu Sabha Mandir, and had increased its presence atthe temple to maintain public order and safety. “We respect the right to protestinapeacefulandsafe manner but will not tolerate violence and criminal acts,” Chief Nishan Duraiappah postedonX Sunday afterthe videos began circulating. “Thosethatdoparticipate in this activity will be pursued, arrested andcharged.” Peel police told CBC Torontonoarrestsweremade at the temple Sunday.

 

Policedidnotprovide further details about the social media videos, what happened or whether any complaintswerefiled.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown condemned the violence in a post onX Sunday afternoon, saying those responsible should be punished to the greatest extent of the law. “Iamdisappointedtohear about acts of violence outside ofthe Hindu Sabha,” he said.” Religious freedom is a foundational value in Canada. Everyone should feelsafeintheirplaceofworship.” The recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton witnessed widespread condemnation by Canadianpoliticians,including Oppositionleader Pierre Poilievre. “Completelyunacceptable toseeviolencetargetingworshippers attheHinduSabha Mandir in Brampton today.

 

AllCanadians shouldbe free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemnthisviolenceunequivocally.Iwill unite our people and end the chaos,” Poilievre said on X. PremierDougFordpraised police for their “quick response,” adding that the incidentis“completelyunacceptable and must be condemned.“Nooneshouldfeel unsafe at their place of worship,” he wrote on X. The Indian High Commissionremarked,“We have seenviolentdisruption today(November3),orchestratedbyanti-Indiaelements outside the consular camp co-organisedwiththeHindu Sabha Mandirin Brampton, near Toronto.”

 

 

 

PEOPLE’SParty of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier lambasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Opposition leaders Jagmeet Singh and Pierre Poilievre for their responses to a recent attack on Hindu temples and devotees in Brampton. Bernier alleged that the leaders refrained from identifying the attackers as Khalistanis, citing concerns over offending their voter base. Taking to X, Bernier posted, “Can you spot the difference between my tweet and that of the three establishment party leaders?” He condemned the three leaders as “cowards” andadded,“Notoneofthese cowards dares to even name the Khalistani Sikhs who are committing the violence. They’reafraidtooffendsome voters, even though Khalistani supporters are a minorityofSikhCanadians.” “This complacency explains why Khalistani extremism keeps growing in thiscountry,”hestated,sharing the screenshots of the social media posts. The criticism follows an attackneartheHinduSabha Temple in Brampton, where devoteeswerereportedlytargetedbyindividualsbelieved to be affiliated with Khalistanigroups.PeelPolice were stationed outside the temple, though no arrests have been made yet. Earlier, Bernier posted a video on X showing the alleged attack, stating that suchincidentscannotintimidateCanadianswhobelieve that diversity is the nation’s strength. He added, “Khalistani Sikhs attacking worshippers at Brampton Hindu temple. Nothing to worryaboutthoughbecause diversity is our strength!!!”