Following recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) today called for a peaceful protest in solidarity against “Khalist intimidation” and hatred. anti-Hindu”.

Monday’s protest took place at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton and the Laxmi Narayan temple in Surrey.

“Join us for a peaceful protest tomorrow, November 4, at 6 p.m. at the Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton, and Laxmi Narayan Temple, Surrey,” CoHNA posted on X.

“After a day of violence against Hindu temples in Canada, let us be united against Khalistan intimidation and anti-Hindu hatred,” the text adds.

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An Indian consular camp located at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Canada, witnessed a “violent disturbance” on Sunday (local time) in Brampton, near Toronto.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 the Khalistani terrorists attacked children and women .

The Indian High Commission in Canada has condemned “violent disturbances” perpetrated by “anti-Indian” elements outside a consular camp. The high commission also said any other events would be organized “based on security arrangements” made by local authorities.

“Today (November 3) we witnessed violent disturbances by anti-Indian elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, near Toronto,” it said. read in the press release from the High Commission.

“It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions permitted to routine consular work organized by our consulate with the utmost cooperation of local co-organizers. We also remain very concerned about the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, to the request of which such disruptions take place. “The events are organized in the first place”, adds the press release The incident has sparked widespread criticism in Canada and abroad. condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha temple, calling it “completely unacceptable”.

Canadian MP Chandra Arya also condemned the temple attack and said a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistan extremists, highlighting the rise of violent and brazen extremism in Canada.

Kevin Vuong, Canadian MP, also condemned the attack and 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 failed to protect Canadian Christians and Jews.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton by Khalistan extremists. Stressing the importance of religious freedom, Trudeau said every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely.

Sharing a post on X, Trudeau wrote: “The acts of violence committed today at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to Peel Regional Police for responding quickly to protect the community and investigate this incident.

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