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A disturbing incident of violence against Hindu-Canadian devotees at a temple in Brampton, Canada, has brought to light the escalating issue of Khalistani extremism in the country. The attack, which took place during a consular camp organized by the Hindu Sabha Mandir, has sparked widespread condemnation, including from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of religious minorities and the effectiveness of Canadian law enforcement in addressing the growing threat of Khalistani violence.

A disturbing incident of violence targeting Hindu-Canadian devotees at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton has raised serious concerns about the growing influence and aggression of Khalistani extremism in Canada. Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has condemned the attack, highlighting the infiltration of Khalistani extremists into Canadian law enforcement and the need for Hindu-Canadians to assert their rights.

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Canada, a recent incident involving Khalistani extremists in Brampton has raised fresh concerns. Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, denounced the promotion of violence and emphasized Canada’s commitment to addressing such acts. The developments come at a time when India-Canada ties are at a low point, following allegations and diplomatic expulsions over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada last year. India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has urged Canadian authorities to take exemplary action against the public display of violence and hatred, expressing concern over the intimidation faced by Indian nationals in Canada.

Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, has denounced the promotion of violence displayed by Khalistani extremists in Canada. Following incidents of floats featuring former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination and provocative posters, India has lodged protests with Canadian authorities. Ottawa has clarified that such actions are unacceptable within its borders. The display of hatred and violence has raised concerns among Indian nationals residing in Canada, who feel intimidated by the ongoing extremism.

In an effort to address tensions between India and Canada regarding the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, David Vigneault, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), made two unannounced visits to India in February and March. Vigneault reportedly shared information from Ottawa’s investigation into the murder, which had previously strained diplomatic relations after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian agents’ involvement. The murder investigation is ongoing by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. While Canada has provided information to India through multiple channels, India maintains that it has not received specific details on the case. Despite Vigneault’s visits and Canada’s commitment to ensuring accountability, India has expressed concerns about the presence of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada and the safety of its diplomats.

The United States State Department has declined to make any statement regarding the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, citing the ongoing legal nature of the investigation. Spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that allegations will not be addressed until proven before a jury. Pannun, who holds American and Canadian citizenship, has faced accusations of anti-India remarks and threats against Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. While the US Justice Department claims that an Indian government employee recruited an individual named Nikhil Gupta to carry out the assassination, Gupta is currently detained in the Czech Republic pending extradition to the United States. Indian authorities are also conducting a separate investigation into the allegations.