“Given that the security agencies have expressed their inability to provide minimal protection to the organizers of the community camps, the consulate has decided to cancel some of the planned consular camps,” the consulate said in a message published on the networks social.

The move follows clashes between protesters flying Khalistan flags and residents at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton.

The clashes disrupted a consular event co-hosted by temple authorities and the Indian consulate, marking a new episode of violence against Hindu establishments.

On November 4, India expressed its continued concern for the safety of its nationals in Canada, following these incidents.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, expressing outrage over the incident. On X, he wrote: “I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence never weaken India’s resolve. uphold the rule of law. »

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the violence at the Hindu Sabha temple, calling on the Canadian government to protect places of worship from attacks and prosecute those responsible.

“We remain deeply concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada. The efforts of our consular officers to provide services to Indians and Canadian citizens will not be deterred by intimidation, harassment and violence,” Jaiswal stressed.

Similarly, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa expressed disappointment over anti-Indian disturbances at another consular camp in Brampton.

“It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions permitted in routine consular work,” the statement noted, noting that despite these disruptions, more than 1,000 life certificates were issued to applicants. Anti-Indian disturbances were also attempted at the consular camps in Vancouver and Surrey on 2 and 3 November.

Alarmed by the increase in attacks, the Canadian National Council of Hindus (CNCH), Hindu Federation, temple leaders and other advocacy groups issued a directive banning politicians from using temple facilities for political purposes unless they demonstrate “concrete efforts” to resolve the problem. growing threat of Khalistani extremism in Canada.

The directive highlights growing concern within Canada’s Hindu community as incidents of religious intolerance continue to rise under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.