Three folks have now been charged and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a social media put up condemning what Canadian legislation enforcement name demonstrations underneath investigation for alleged “acts of unlawfulness” that first started outdoors a Hindu temple in Ontario on Sunday.
In response to Peel Regional Police on Monday morning, three folks had been arrested and charged over the incident with different alleged acts nonetheless underneath investigation.
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On Sunday, simply after 2:30 p.m., Peel Regional Police mentioned they had been conscious of a protest that occurred at a temple in Brampton, Ont., and urged the general public to make sure a “peaceful and lawful protest,” noting it had an elevated and visual presence to watch actions.
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A few half hour earlier than the police’s put up on X concerning the protest, Liberal cupboard minister Anita Anand mentioned she was “concerned about reports of unacceptable violent attacks at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton.”
Video circulating on X appeared to indicate folks utilizing flagpoles to strike others.
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In an e mail to Ontario Chronicle, Peel Regional Police mentioned a video circulating on social media seems to have proven an off-duty officer “involved in demonstration.”
In response to police, investigators believed the identical protesters who demonstrated outdoors the temple later relocated to 2 separate places in Mississauga, Ont.
One arrest that occurred Sunday “during the management of the protest” within the Westwood Mall space of Mississauga resulted in a police officer sustaining minor accidents, Peel police mentioned.
The Hindu Canadian Basis alleged the “attack” is “happening under the support of Khalistaani politician sympathizers.”
In his put up, Modi alleged there have been “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats.”
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Police presence outdoors of Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ont. on Nov. 2, 2024.
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“Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve,” Modi wrote on X. “We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.”
Regulation enforcement mentioned it appreciated the cooperation of those that remained peaceable and would proceed to supply updates as extra info grew to become out there.
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A number of Canadian politicians have referred to as out the incident, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the violence “unacceptable.”
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“Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely,” he wrote on X.
Conservative Chief Pierre Poilievre additionally mentioned his occasion condemned the violence “unequivocally,” including he would “unite our people and end the chaos.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the incident and added, “no one should feel unsafe in their place of worship.”
—with information from Ontario Chronicle’ Gabby Rodrigues and Andrew Benson
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