Surrey: In a disheartening incident, Khalistan referendum flyers were discovered affixed to the entrance of the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Hindu temple located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, during the late hours of Saturday. The shocking incident has left the community alarmed and raises questions about the safety of religious spaces.
Investigating Khalistan referendum flyers
At the heart of the incident, attention is drawn to the presence of flyers proclaiming, “Canada investigates India’s role in the June 18th assassination.” Adding to the intrigue, a photograph of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent figure, was featured on these flyers. The message appears to point towards a deeper narrative, hinting at the need for further investigation into the events surrounding June 18.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Khalistan Tiger Force
Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s association with the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey is a significant element in this story. Tragically, on the evening of June 18, Nijjar was fatally attacked by two unidentified individuals on the gurdwara’s premises. Nijjar had been actively involved with the separatist group known as Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), a movement advocating for an independent Khalistan state.
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Identifying pattern of vandalism
This unsettling event marks the third time this year that a temple has been targeted and vandalized within the Canadian landscape, igniting concerns about the security of religious institutions and the underlying motivations behind such acts.
Previous incidents and community reactions
Earlier this year, a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, witnessed an act of vandalism that involved derogatory graffiti disparaging India. The Indian community, deeply offended by the incident, expressed their outrage, and local leaders, including Patrick Brown, the mayor of Brampton, publicly denounced the act of defacement.
Similarly, in April of this year, another Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, became a target of anti-Indian graffiti. Captured by closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, footage revealed that the temple’s walls had been defaced with spray-painted offensive messages.
Addressing concerns
The repeated incidents of vandalism and the presence of provocative flyers highlight the need for vigilance and unity within communities. Leaders and community members must work together to ensure the sanctity and security of religious institutions, fostering an environment of respect and harmony.
