Canadian police reportedly demanded $70,000 to provide protection to Hindu groups during attacks on temples, top intelligence sources told News18. According to the report, Hindu organizations are angry with Canadian police for demanding money from them.

“We are also taxpayers. Why this bias towards us? The Peel Police, instead of addressing our problems, are putting undue pressure on us,” said the Canadian Hindu groups were cited in the report.

Sources said the Canadian administration was under pressure from Khalistani groups cancel events Hindus. “The Trudeau government is under pressure ahead of the finance bill to oblige Khalistan groups and its former ally Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada’s NDP,” sources told News18.

“This is the first time in the world that the local police are asking for money to protect minorities,” sources add.

The report was released after a protest at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton on November 3. Unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show protesters. waving banners in support of Khalistan. The videos showed fist fights and people being beaten with sticks.

According to PTI, protesters carrying Khalistan flags clashed with people and disrupted a demonstration. consular event co-organized by temple authorities and the Indian consulate.

Later, the priest of a Hindu temple in the Canadian city of Brampton was suspended for spreading “violent rhetoric” during recent clashes between protesters carrying Khalistan flags and those present.

Violence initially erupted at the Hindu temple in Brampton on Sunday afternoon after members of a group called Sikhs for Justice staged a protest while Indian consular officials were visiting. Officers were dispatched to the property around noon, Peel police said.

The incident was condemned by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely.

(With contribution from agencies)