India has strongly condemned the violent clashes at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, where an Indian consular camp was attacked on Sunday.
In response to media queries regarding violence in Brampton, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said, “We condemn the acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario yesterday.”
“We call on the Government of Canada to ensure that all places of worship are protected from such attacks. We also expect that those indulging in violence will be prosecuted. We remain deeply concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada,” the statement added.
According to MEA, “The outreach of our Consular officers to provide services to Indians and Canadian citizens alike will not be deterred by intimidation, harassment and violence.”
The incident has sparked widespread outrage both in Canada and abroad.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the attack, reaffirming the importance of religious freedom. “The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely,” he wrote in a post on X, thanking the Peel Regional Police for their swift response.
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre also denounced the violence, calling it “completely unacceptable.”
Member of Parliament Chandra Arya described the incident as a dangerous escalation, stating that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists.
Toronto MP Kevin Vuong expressed concerns that “Canada has become a safe harbor for radicals,” criticizing the country’s leaders for failing to protect Hindus, as well as Christians and Jewish Canadians, from extremist violence.
(With ANI input)
