India has condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, and is demanding action from the Canadian government. The Indian Consulate in Toronto has also canceled some of its consular camps due to security concerns following threats from pro-Khalistani groups. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau both condemned the violence.
A Peel Regional Police officer in Canada, Sergeant Harinder Sohi, has been suspended after participating in a pro-Khalistani protest that led to an attack at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton. Sohi was identified in videos of the protest where he chanted anti-India slogans and brandished a Khalistani flag. Following his suspension, he received death threats online, prompting the Peel Regional Police Association to offer support.
India has strongly condemned a violent attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, during a visit by Indian consular officials. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson called for prosecution of the perpetrators and urged the Canadian government to protect all places of worship. The attack, carried out by pro-Khalistani elements, has raised concerns about the safety of Indian nationals in Canada.
The United States has charged Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, with directing a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. This marks the first time an Indian government official has been implicated in an assassination attempt on US soil. The charges come amidst heightened tensions between India and Canada over the killing of another pro-Khalistani leader in British Columbia. The US is seeking Yadav’s extradition.
