Devotees Attacked at Hindu Temple in Canada; Trudeau Calls Violence "Unacceptable"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43am on 04 Nov 2024,Monday India Global

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned recent violence at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha temple, calling it "unacceptable" and affirming Canadians' right to worship freely. Heavy police presence was observed after videos circulated showing men breaching the temple gates and assaulting devotees. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not yet assigned blame. Canada MP Chandra Arya warned of rising violent extremism in the country, urging the Hindu community to assert their rights. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Toronto MP Kevin Vuong also expressed concerns, emphasizing the need for religious safety. Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India continue amid recent disputes.

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