Tensions and fear escalated in Brampton, Canada, after a pro-Khalistani mob staged a protest and attacked worshipers, including women and children, outside a temple on November 3. Amid this, the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Center canceled its planned Life Certificate event. , citing concerns about an “extremely high and imminent threat level of violent protests.”

The Brampton Triveni Mandir, in an open letter, gave a detailed reason for the cancellation of the event which was scheduled for November 17 and many members of the Hindu community were depending on it.

In a statement, the Brampton Triveni Mandir said the event was canceled due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police stating there is an “extremely high and imminent threat level of violent demonstrations.”

Canadian police warn Brampton temple of threat after new dates of Pannun attacks

Organized by the Indian Consulate, the Brampton Triveni Mandir was scheduled to hold a life certificate event on November 17, which has now been canceled after Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
announced new dates for temple attacks in Canada.

Pannun said the SFJ would target Indian diplomats at Hindu temples on November 16 and 17.

“We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya… the Canadian Prime Minister and the RCMP have admitted that Indian diplomats are spying on Canadian Sikhs and are responsible for the assassination of Shaheed Nijjar… THE NEXT challenge to Indian terrorist diplomats will take place : November 16 at Kalibari Mandir, Mississauga and November 17, Triveni Mandir, Brampton (sic),” he said.

“Extremely high and imminent threat level of violent demonstrations”

Detailing the reason for the cancellation of the event, the Brampton Triveni Mandir, in a statement issued on Monday, said, “Please note that the life certificate event scheduled at Brampton Triveni Mandir by the Indian Consulate on November 17, 2024 , was canceled. This is due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police that there is an extremely high and imminent threat level of violent protests.

“On the advice of Chief Constable Nishan Duraiappah, we must make the appropriate decision to cancel to ensure the safety of Brampton Triveni Mandir worshipers, community visitors and the general public. We apologize to all members of the community who depended on the event,” the statement said.

“Canadians no longer feel safe coming to Hindu temples in Canada”

The Brampton Triveni Mandir also apologized to all members of the community who depended on the event which has now been cancelled.

“We are deeply saddened that Canadians now do not feel safe visiting Hindu temples in Canada,” the statement said.

He also called for immediate action to ensure their safety and security, saying: “We call on Peel Police to respond to the threats circulating against Brampton Triveni Mandir and provide security guarantees to the Canadian Hindu community and the wider community. audience. »

The consular camp reportedly offered Hindus and Sikhs of Indian origin the opportunity to renew their essential life certificates, which is a requirement for various official purposes.

“Indian consular life certificate camps are death certificate camps”

Pannun recently called the cancellation of temple events a “victory for pro-Khalistan Sikhs because Indian consular camps are not life certificate camps but death certificate camps.”

Pannun even suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “permanently close the Indian consulates in Toronto and Vancouver.”

The Brampton Triveni Mandir serves as a community center for Hindus and like-minded people, hosting gatherings for worship, religious discourses and community service activities.

However, in recent weeks the temple has faced increased tensions after incidents nearby.

On November 3, an Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton was violently disrupted by pro-Khalistani supporters, sparking widespread condemnation in Canada and internationally.

Viral videos of the incident showed fights and people hitting each other with flagpoles on what appears to be the grounds surrounding the temple.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly denounced the “deliberate attack” on the Hindu temple, calling the “cowardly attempts at intimidation” by Indian diplomats unacceptable.

Prime Minister Modi also urged Canadian authorities to take prompt action to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

“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. We expect the Canadian government to guarantee justice and uphold the rule of law,” the Prime Minister said in a message on X.

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

Following the incident, the Indian Consulate General in Toronto announced the cancellation of several consular camps planned across Canada after local security agencies indicated they were unable to guarantee the measures security required for these community events.

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