A temple in Brampton, Canada, canceled an occasion on the Indian consulate after police cited main safety threats amid ongoing protests and tensions that erupted following a latest pro-Khalistani assault on Hindu devotees within the space.
In an open letter, the administration of Brampton’s Triveni Mandir acknowledged that Canadians now really feel unsafe visiting Hindu temples and referred to as for speedy measures to make sure their security.
“We’re deeply saddened that Canadians now really feel unsafe coming to Hindu temples in Canada. We name on the Peel Police to handle the threats circulating in opposition to the Brampton Triveni Mandir and supply safety assurances to the Canadian Hindu neighborhood and to most people,” the open letter reads. saying.
The Indian Consulate scheduled a Certificates of Life occasion on the temple on November 17. Temple authorities have now introduced that it has been canceled as a consequence of official police intelligence, stating that there’s an “extraordinarily excessive and imminent menace stage of violence”. protests”.
“Following the recommendation of Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, we should make the suitable resolution to cancel to make sure the protection of Brampton Triveni Mandir devotees, guests to the neighborhood and most people. We apologize to all members of the neighborhood that trusted the occasion.” mentioned the temple’s Board of Administrators.
On November 4, a pro-Khalistani mob who staged a rally close to the temple to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Sikh riots, attacked a number of Hindu devotees on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton.
India rapidly condemned the incident and Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounces ‘deliberate assault’ and “cowardly makes an attempt to intimidate our diplomats.” The incident additionally sparked widespread worldwide criticism, notably directed at Canada, and a sequence of protests within the space.
