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Three people are facing charges after protests turned violent in Brampton and spread to Mississauga.

Videos show protesters holding banners in support of a separate Sikh country called Khalistan, clashing with others, including some waving the Indian national flag. in front of a Hindu temple Brampton. The protest turns violent as fights break out and people hit each other with wooden flag poles. The protests were outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir on Sunday.

In an Instagram story, the Sikhs for Justice The organization said the rally was against the presence of Indian consulate officials inside the temple. The officials were visiting to provide administrative services such as helping the elderly access pensions.

Sikhs For Justice says Indian officials are using these events to find informants to target Sikh separatists. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa did not immediately respond to the complaints.

However, the Ontario Sikh and Gurdwara Council condemned the demonstration.

Early Monday morning, Peel Regional Police confirmed three people had been arrested and criminally charged in connection with the protests. The type of charges were not listed and police could not immediately provide more information.

Protests moved to the Westwood Shopping Center area in Mississauga, police said in a news release early Monday morning. One person was arrested in Mississauga and a police officer was slightly injured during the protest, police said.

The same group of protesters then moved to the area of ​​the Airport and Derry Roads in Mississauga, police said.

Police said they respected citizens’ rights to peaceful protest, but not to violence.

“No acts of violence, threats of violence or vandalism will be tolerated,” police said.

The protests continue to be investigated.

Politicians at all levels of government have spoken out against the violence.

“The acts of violence committed today at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton are unacceptable. » said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. »

“The violence that occurred this afternoon at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton is completely unacceptable and must be condemned. No one should feel unsafe in their place of worship. said Premier Doug Ford.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he will make a motion to cThe city council should consider banning protests in places of worship.

“Places of worship must be safe spaces, free from violence and intimidation. » he said.

Pro-Khalistan demonstration in front of a Hindu temple in Brampton (1st video).

Later, some protesters attacked the devotees with sticks and entered the temple compound to continue their attack (2nd video).@PeelPolice @patrickbrownont pic.twitter.com/bPQpEd8L2b

– Darshan Maharaja (@TheophanesRex) November 3, 2024

With files from the Canadian Press

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