Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the current assault on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton by Khalistani extremists, calling it equally appalling are the ‘cowardly makes an attempt’ to intimidate our diplomats.
“Such acts of violence won’t ever weaken India’s resolve. We count on the Canadian authorities to make sure justice and uphold the rule of legislation,” PM Modi posted on X at this time (November 4).
On Sunday (November 3), Peel Regional Police mentioned {that a} protest occurred at a Hindu temple in Brampton and unverified movies circulating on social media appeared to point out demonstrators holding banners in assist of Khalistan, Canadian Broadcasting Company reported.
The movies seem to point out fist fights and other people placing one another with poles on what seems to be the grounds surrounding the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple, the report added.
Captain Amarinder Singh reacts on Hindu temple assault in Brampton
‘Violence at Hindu temple in Canada is unacceptable’: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at this time condemned the assault on a Hindu temple in Brampton by alleged Khalistani extremists and mentioned that each Canadian has the fitting to follow their religion freely and safely.
Taking to X, Trudeau thanked the native authorities for the swift response to guard the group and probe this incident.
“The acts of violence on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton at this time are unacceptable. Each Canadian has the fitting to follow their religion freely and safely. Thanks to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to guard the group and examine this incident,” Trudeau mentioned in a publish on X on Monday.
Peel Regional Police on Hindu temple assault
Peel Regional Police mentioned on X Sunday afternoon that they had been conscious of the protest happening on the Hindu Sabha Mandir, and had elevated its presence on the temple to keep up public order and security.
“We respect the fitting to protest in a peaceable and protected method however won’t tolerate violence and felony acts,” Chief Nishan Duraiappah posted on X Sunday after the movies started circulating.
“People who do take part on this exercise will probably be pursued, arrested and charged.”
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown condemned the violence in a publish on X Sunday afternoon, saying these accountable must be punished to the best extent of the legislation.
“I’m upset to listen to about acts of violence outdoors of the Hindu Sabha,” he mentioned.
“Non secular freedom is a foundational worth in Canada. Everybody ought to really feel protected of their place of worship.” The current assault on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton witnessed widespread condemnation by Canadian politicians, together with opposition chief Pierre Poilievre.
“Fully unacceptable to see violence focusing on worshippers on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton at this time. All Canadians must be free to follow their religion in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I’ll unite our folks and finish the chaos,” Poilievre mentioned on X.
In the meantime, the Excessive Fee of India in Ottawa additionally issued a powerful assertion on Monday condemning the current assault on Brampton’s Hindu Sabha temple by “anti-India” parts. This incident disrupted a consular occasion co-organised by the Hindu Sabha Mandir and the Indian consulate.
In its assertion, the Excessive Fee remarked, “Now we have seen violent disruption at this time (November 3), orchestrated by anti-India parts outdoors the consular camp co-organised with the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, close to Toronto.”
The assertion additional added, “We additionally stay very involved for the security of candidates, together with Indian nationals, on whose demand such occasions are organised within the first place. Regardless of these efforts by anti-India parts, our Consulate was capable of concern greater than 1000 life certificates to the Indian and Canadian candidates.”
The relations between India and Canada got here below extreme pressure following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September final yr of a “potential” involvement of Indian brokers in Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
New Delhi rejected Trudeau’s expenses as “absurd”. India has been sustaining that the primary concern between the 2 international locations is that of Canada giving area to pro-Khalistan parts working from Canadian soil with impunity.