“It’s no wonder that under ‘free speech’ Khalistan extremists get a free pass into Canada. As I have long said, Hindu Canadians, for the safety of our community, must step up and assert their rights. and hold politicians accountable,” he added.

Strongly opposed to such attacks, Toronto MP Kevin Vuong claimed that “Canada has become a haven for radicals” and claimed that the country’s leaders have failed to protect Hindus, just as they have failed to protect Canadian Christians and Jews.

Sharing a post on X, Vuong wrote: “It is alarming to see an attack on Hindu Canadians. From Khalistan extremists to terrorist cosplayers, Canada has become a haven for radicals. Our leaders are failing to protect Hindus, just as they are failing Canadian Christians and Jews from violence. We all deserve to worship in peace.

Following the attacks, the Canadian Hindu Foundation, a non-profit organization working for Canada’s Hindu community, shared a video of the temple attack and said Khalistan terrorists attacked children and women .

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“Children, women and men are being attacked. All this is happening with the support of Khalistaani’s political supporters,” the message added.

This recent attack joins a series of similar incidents documented in recent years, highlighting a worrying trend of religious intolerance.

Last year, a Hindu temple in Windsor was defaced with anti-Indian graffiti, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for action from Canadian and Indian officials. Previous incidents in Mississauga and Brampton saw temples similarly targeted, sparking strong reactions from Canada’s Indian community.

Relations between India and Canada deteriorated last year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited “credible allegations” that Indian government agents – including Verma and other diplomats – were linked to the death of Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. New Delhi has repeatedly denied the allegations – calling them “absurd” and “motivated” – and accused Canada of giving space to extremist and anti-India elements in its country.