India has condemned a violent attack on Hindu devotees by a pro-Khalistani mob at a temple in Brampton, Canada, a troubling incident that underscores growing extremism abroad. The attack reportedly occurred near Toronto during a consular camp jointly organized by the Hindu Sabha Mandir and Indian officials.
The Indian Consulate condemned violent disruptions by anti-India elements, stressing prior requests for Canadian security due to rising extremist activities.
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Footage circulating widely on social media captured a group of men armed with sticks, allegedly associated with pro-Khalistani groups, assaulting devotees outside the temple. Among those attacked were women and children, according to the Hindu Canadian Foundation, a community-based non-profit.
Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party, condemned the attack, attributing it to “Khalistani extremists.” Arya commented that this attack marked a disturbing threshold, noting an increase in brazen extremism. He underscored that a “red line has been crossed,” calling on Canadian authorities to address the escalation.
This incident follows a worrying pattern of temple attacks across Canada. In July, Arya had previously raised alarms regarding hate-fueled attacks targeting Hindu-Canadian communities. Vandals recently targeted Edmonton’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, intensifying Hindu community concerns over repeated attacks involving hateful graffiti and violent threats.
In Windsor last year, a Hindu temple defaced with anti-India messages triggered strong responses from both Indian and Canadian officials. Attacks on temples in Mississauga and Brampton have heightened concerns within Canada’s Indian diaspora, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security and increased community support.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
