Canada Hindu Groups to Protest ‘Khalistani Intimidation’ After Brampton Temple Attack

Canada Hindu Groups to Protest ‘Khalistani Intimidation’ After Brampton Temple Attack

In response to the recent attack on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, by pro-Khalistani extremists, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) will stage nonviolent demonstrations on Monday. The demonstrations, which will take place at the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Surrey and the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, are intended to oppose “Khalistani intimidation” and “anti-Hindu hatred.” “Join us for a peaceful protest tomorrow, November 4th, at 6 PM at Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton, and Laxmi Narayan Temple, Surrey,” CoHNA wrote in a social media post on X, urging unity. Let’s unite against anti-Hindu hatred and Khalistani intimidation following a day of violence in Hindu temples in Canada.

The Hindu Canadian Foundation posted a video of the assault and claimed that women and children were the targets of Khalistani “terrorists.” Concerned over the safety of Indian citizens, the Indian High Commission in Canada described the incident as “violent disruption” by “anti-India” individuals. “Seeing such disruptions permitted for routine consular work organized with the cooperation of local co-organizers is extremely disappointing,” the High Commission said. We continue to have serious concerns about the security of applicants who attend such events, especially Indian nationals.

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The incident has been widely denounced by Canadian political leaders. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister, highlighted the freedom and safety of religious practice. “Today’s violent incidents at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton are intolerable. Every Canadian has the right to freely and securely follow their religion. Trudeau wrote on X, “I appreciate the Peel Regional Police’s prompt action in protecting the community and looking into this event. Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the opposition, condemned the violence as “wholly unacceptable.” The rise in “brazen violent extremism” in Canada has prompted MP Chandra Arya to warn that the offenders have crossed a “red line.”