Tensions have escalated in Canada following an alleged attack by pro-Khalistani protestors at a Hindu temple in Brampton. Protests against the incident and perceived government inaction have intensified, culminating in a car being vandalized after it allegedly honked and drove towards demonstrators. This incident highlights the growing concerns over Khalistani extremism in Canada.
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A heated altercation between a judge and lawyers at the Ghaziabad court on Tuesday escalated into a chaotic scene, with police resorting to a lathicharge on protesting lawyers. The incident, sparked by an argument over a bail petition, saw lawyers surrounding the judge’s chamber and vandalizing the police post after the forceful removal from the courtroom. The incident raises concerns about the escalation of tensions between the judiciary and legal professionals.
An act of vandalism at a Durga Puja pandal in Hyderabad sparked outrage and protests. The idol of Goddess Durga was damaged, leading to accusations of communal intent and calls for swift action. Police are investigating the incident.
A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California, was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, sparking outrage and calls for action. This incident follows a similar attack on a BAPS temple in New York just days earlier, highlighting a disturbing trend of hate crimes targeting Hindu places of worship.
A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, marking the second such attack in less than 10 days. The incident follows a similar act of vandalism at a BAPS Mandir in New York. Authorities are investigating the incident, and local leaders and organizations have condemned the acts of hate.
Four days after a mob vandalized the Badlapur school-cum-college, classes partially resumed on Saturday for students in grades 5 to 12. The school, which has over 12,000 students, is expected to fully reopen on Monday. The reopening comes after parents demanded the school resume classes following the incident, which occurred after protests over the alleged sexual abuse of two students.
A peaceful protest in Kolkata against the murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital turned violent after unknown individuals stormed the hospital, vandalized property, and pelted stones at police officers. The mob, estimated to be between 500 and 1000 people, destroyed critical facilities including the Emergency Department, Trauma and Gynecology buildings, and even damaged CCTV cameras.
Senator Ted Cruz is demanding answers from the National Park Service (NPS) after a pro-Hamas protest in Washington D.C. turned violent, with protesters vandalizing monuments and burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Cruz criticizes NPS for failing to adequately deploy officers and coordinate with other agencies, leaving them vastly outnumbered by the protesters. He is seeking information about NPS’s intelligence gathering, preparations, and coordination efforts before the protest.
A statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, marking the second such incident in less than a month. The statue’s base was spray-painted with ‘Free Gaza’ and her hands were painted red. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
France, already dealing with transportation disruptions ahead of the Paris Olympics, has been hit by vandalism targeting telecommunication lines across multiple cities. The attack, which affected fiber and mobile phone lines, comes just days after arson attacks on train networks. While the full impact of the telecommunications disruption remains unclear, authorities are working to restore services and have arrested an ultra-left activist in connection with previous railway sabotage.