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Attack by Khalistani Extremists at Brampton's Hindu Sabha Mandir Draws Condemnation from Canadian Leaders

Nov 4, 2024, 03:09 AM

On November 3, 2024, worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, were attacked by individuals identified as Khalistani extremists, leading MP Chandra Arya to declare that a 'red line has been crossed'. The violent disruption occurred outside a consular camp co-organized with the temple. The incident prompted widespread condemnation from Canadian political leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who thanked the Peel Regional Police for their swift response, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, Defense Minister Anita Anand, and others. The High Commission of India in Ottawa expressed deep disappointment over the consular camp disruption, emphasizing concerns over the safety of routine consular work and indicating that future consular camps would be contingent on security arrangements. The attack has heightened fears about the growing influence of Khalistani extremism in Canada.