A violent Disruption was reported outside a consular camp of Indian High Commission in Canada’s Brampton. The Indian High commission in Canada condemned the ‘violent act’ by the ‘anti-India’ elements outside the consular camp. The Indian High Commission raised concern over the safety of Indians in Canada.

The incident happened on Sunday outside the consular camp. The camp was organized by the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, near Toronto.

“We have seen violent disruption on November 3 by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized by Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton near Toronto,” said the Indian High Commission.

The statement highlights the incident of disruption the consular camp organized in Vancouver and Surrey on November 2^nd and 3^rd.

The statement also highlighted other incidents of disruption during a consular camps held in Vancouver and Surrey on November 2 and 3.

The Indian mission said it is “deeply disappointing” that such disruptions “being allowed” for routine Consular work.

“It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine counsular work being organized by our consulated with the fullest cooperation of the 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 statement added.

High Commission of India in Ottawa, Canada issues a press release – “…We have seen violent disruption today (Nov 3) orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto. It is deeply disappointing to see… pic.twitter.com/FQuxEf5cqd

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2024

The High Commission also confirmed that despite the disruption, more than a 1000 life certifications were issued to Indian and Canadian applicants.

“In light of these incidents and with the continued threats posed to the Indian diplomats and officials, local venue organized are well as local attendees, organization of further scheduled consular camps will be contingent on security arrangements made for them by local authorities,” the statement read.

Following the attacks, the Hindu Canadian Foundation, a non-profit organization working for the Hindu community in Canada shared a video of the attack on the temple and said that the Khalistani terrorists attacked kids and women.

Sharing a video on X, the Hindu Canadian Foundation wrote, “Hindu Sabha Temple is under attack by #KhalistaniTerrorists #khalistan.”

“Kids, Women and Men are being attacked. This is all happening under the support of Khalistaani politician sympathizers,” the post added.

The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada.

Canadian Leaders Condemns The Attack

Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha temple, calling it “completely unacceptable.”

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya also condemned the attack on the temple and said that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada.

Kevin Vuong, Toronto MP also condemned the attack and asserted that “Canada has become a safe harbour for radicals” and asserted that the country’s leaders have failed to protect Hindus just like they failed to safeguard Christians and Jewish Canadians.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Condemns The Attack

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton by Khalistani extremists. Emphasizing the importance of religious freedom, Trudeau asserted that every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely.

Sharing a post on X, Trudeau wrote, “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,” the post added.

The recent attack adds to a string of similar incidents documented in recent years, underscoring a distressing trend of religious intolerance.

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