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Informist, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

NEW DELHI – The Indian government on Monday condemned the violence at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton by a group of people holding Khalistani flags on Sunday, and demanded action against those involved. The Ministry of External Affairs called on the government of Canada to ensure protection of all places of worship from such attacks. The ministry also expressed concern over the safety and protection of Indian nationals in Canada.

"We condemn the acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario yesterday. We also expect that those indulging in violence will be prosecuted. We remain deeply concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada," the Ministry of External Affairs said in response to media queries regarding violence in Canada. The ministry further stated that the outreach of consular officers to provide services to Indians and Canadian citizens alike will not be deterred by intimidation, harassment, and violence.

On Sunday, a group of people carrying Khalistani flags were seen attacking people outside Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton with sticks. The video of the incident was shared widely on social media.

Earlier, the Indian High Commission in Canada said that violent disruptions orchestrated by "anti-India elements" were seen outside the consular camp co-organised with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, for the benefit and ease of local life certificate beneficiaries. "It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work being organized by our Consulates with the fullest cooperation of local co-organizers. We also remain very concerned for the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organized in the first place," the Indian High Commission said in a statement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the attack and hailed the right of every Canadian to practice their faith freely. "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," Trudeau said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya condemned the violence and said that a "red line has been crossed" by Khalistani extremists. "A red line has been crossed by Canadian Khalistani extremists today. The attack by Khalistanis on the Hindu-Canadian devotees inside the premises of the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton shows how deep and brazen Khalistani violent extremism has become in Canada," he said in a post on X. End

Reported by Kuldeep Singh

Edited by Ashish Shirke

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