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Brampton temple attack: Hindu organisations call for protest against “Khalistani intimidation” in Canada today

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Brampton temple attack: Hindu organisations call for protest against “Khalistani intimidation” in Canada today

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

The protest on Monday has been called at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton and the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Surrey.

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

“After a day of violence against Hindu temples in Canada, let’s stand united against Khalistani intimidation and anti-Hindu hate,” it added.

An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada’s Brampton witnessed a “violent disruption” on Sunday (local time) in Brampton, near Toronto.

Following the attacks, the Hindu Canadian Foundation, a non-profit organisation working for the Hindu community in Canada shared a video of the attack on the temple and said that the Khalistani terrorists attacked kids and women.

the Indian High Commission in Canada condemned the “violent disruption” by ‘anti-India’ elements outside a consular camp. The high commission also said that any further events will be organised “contingent on security arrangements” made by the local authorities.

“We have seen violent disruption today (Nov 3) orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organised with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto,” read the statement by the High Commission.

“It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine counsular work being organised by our consulated with the fullest cooperation of the local co-organizers. We also remain very concerned for the safetry of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organized in the first place,” the statement added.

The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada.Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha temple, calling it “completely unacceptable.”

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

Kevin Vuong, Canada MP also condemned the attack and asserted that “Canada has become a safe harbour for radicals” and asserted that the country’s leaders have failed to protect Hindus just like they failed to safeguard Christians and Jewish Canadians.

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

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

The recent attack adds to a string of similar incidents documented in recent years, underscoring a distressing trend of religious intolerance.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Canadian clowns vying to outdo each other: Pierre Poilievre’s refusal to name Khalistanis after attack against Hindus makes him just as bad as Khalistani Jagmeet Singh

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Canadian clowns vying to outdo each other: Pierre Poilievre’s refusal to name Khalistanis after attack against Hindus makes him just as bad as Khalistani Jagmeet Singh

In yet another attack on Hindus in Canada, the Khalistani terrorists assaulted Hindu-Canadian devotees at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton on Sunday (3rd November). The attack came after Hindu devotees protested against the attackers carrying Khalistani flags and raising anti-India slogans outside the temple to mark the anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots in Punjab, following the assassination of then-Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The outrageous incident sparked widespread condemnation from Canadian politicians, including the opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. While the political leaders across the ruling Liberal Party and the main opposition Conservative Party condemned the attack on Hindus, not a single one of them even mentioned who the attackers were.

While Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not daring to call out Khalistani terrorists for attacking Hindus is understandable since the anti-India elements form a votebank for his party and he goes to any lengths including destroying ties with India to appease this votebank, however, Pierre Poilievre skipping mentioning Khalistanis while condemning the attack on Hindus is alarming.

Taking to X on Monday, Pierre Poilievre said, “Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today. All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I will unite our people and end the chaos.”

It is ironic that Poilievre talks about ‘uniting’ people and ‘ending the chaos’ but fails even to mention who is behind this ‘chaos’. How will the Conservative leader end the ‘chaos’ when he does not even explicitly condemn the Khalistanis ravaging Canada.

Poilievre is not the only one to condemn the ‘act of violence’ against Hindus but not the Khalistani attackers. It is pertinent to note that Canada is just months away from federal elections and the leaders across the political parties do not want to upset any community, even if that means pandering to the anti-India Khalistani terrorists or downplaying their violent acts against Hindus. Several Conservative and Liberal Party leaders indulged in the balancing act in the garb of condemning the anti-Hindu violence.

In this vein, Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar said: “Canada is a nation where every person must be free to worship in peace. Violence targeting Hindus and their Mandirs is never acceptable and should be condemned. There is no place for hate or violence in our country. We will end the chaos and restore the promise of Canada.”

Another Conservative MP Arpan Khanna also followed Pierre Poilievre in condemning the anti-Hindu violence but not condemning the perpetrators. “I strongly condemn the attack on worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir.  Places of worship should not be subjected to such violence and intimidation. These acts have no place in Canada,” Khanna said.

Similarly, Liberal MP from South Brampton Sonia Sidhu said: “I am deeply disappointed by the recent acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton. In Canada, religious freedom is fundamental, and everyone deserves to feel safe and protected in their place of worship. I strongly condemn any acts of violence.”

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown expressed his ‘disappointment’ over the attack and invoked religious freedom and whatnot but carefully skipped mentioning the “K” word. Perhaps, Khalistanis have become Voldemort for the Canadian politicians who have decided not to make any mention of the “he who must not be named”.

Interestingly, Pierre Poilievre has been vocal against attacks on Hindus and Hindu temples by Khalistani terrorists in Canada, however, as the elections approach, the Conservative leader has been trying to woo the anti-India elements too. In August this year, Poilievre visited the pro-Khalistan Guru Nanak Mission Centre (GGNMC) in Brampton. The GGNMC calls slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar a martyr—the same Nijjar, whose assassination is at the heart of the Canada-India diplomatic spat.

In a blatant display of the mainstreaming of appeasement of Khalistanis in Canadian politics, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and several other MPs participated in the Khalsa Day celebrations in Toronto in April this year. During the event, ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ and other outrageous slogans were raised by the Khalistani elements, however, neither PM Trudeau nor Poilievre dared to stop them let alone condemning.

Interestingly, the Liberal ecosystem in Canada accuses Pierre Poilievre of going the Donald Trump way and even imitating him, in fact, Poilievre is often called “Canada’s Trump” for his conservative agenda. However, Poilievre is no Trump and not even close to becoming as unapologetic and fearless as the American leader. Recently, Donald Trump vowed to safeguard the interests of Hindu Americans, protecting them from the “anti-religion agenda of the radical left.” He also condemned the violence against the Hindus and other minority groups in Bangladesh after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Unlike, Poilievre, Trump has far more clarity on who is harming Hindus in his country, and most importantly, the Republican Party leader is not mollycoddling anti-India elements, particularly, Khalistani and Islamic terrorists.

While Poilievre has severely criticised PM Trudeau for destroying bilateral relations with India by accusing Indian diplomats and the government of assassinating Hardeep Singh Nijjar and indulging other ‘criminal’ activities without presenting a shred of evidence, the Conservative leader’s failure in explicitly condemning the Khalistani terrorists and anti-Hindu violence they unleash indicates that Poilievre is becoming just as bad as Trudeau who has turned Canada into a safe haven for Khalistanis. The future of Hindu Canadians is bleak as the Canadian leaders are genuflecting before violent extremists who challenge India’s territorial integrity every day, and attack Hindu temples every now and then with absolute impunity but neither the ruling party nor the opposition party dares to even mention Khalistanis in the farcical ‘condemnation’ of the anti-Hindu attacks. 

What is the value of condemning anti-Hindu violence by Khalistanis without mentioning Khalistanis? Condemning the attack just for the sake of it or for projecting oneself as the well-wisher of Hindus? Even NDP leader, a known anti-India Khalistani supporter and former ally of Trudeau condemned the attack, of course, without making any mention of Khalistani perpetrators. This makes the Canadian Hindus wonder if Pierre Poilievre is no different from Jagmeet Singh or Justin Trudeau.

“Every Canadian must be free to visit their place of worship in peace. I unequivocally condemn the acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir. Violence anywhere is wrong. I join community leaders in calling for peace,” Singh said.

This systematic omission of the word “Khalistanis” in Canada’s political discourse waters down the real issue of Khalistani secessionism and terrorism which is the main dispute between India and Canada. Both, Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau are advertently or inadvertently facilitating the normalisation of Khalistanis attacking Hindus and their temples. If the Canadian Police and the political leaders decide not to call out the Khalistani perpetrators but only condemn their ‘act of violence’ since Hindus also form a significant voter base, Canada is shamelessly refusing to address its Khalistan problem which has magnified into a full-fledged dispute with India. While this blatant political opportunism might turn out lucrative for Poilievre since Brampton has a significant Khalistani population, allowing the anti-India elements to thrive for mere electoral gains will have long-term implications. Pierre Poilievre joining the Liberal Party circus in perpetuating a sense of impunity by avoiding direct criticism of Khalistani elements suggests that the Conservative leader has thrown his political ideology for a toss simply for electoral gains.

Tamil Nadu: Hasan, who was associated with SDPI, tries to convert married Hindu woman and her daughter, insults Hinduism; arrested

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Tamil Nadu: Hasan, who was associated with SDPI, tries to convert married Hindu woman and her daughter, insults Hinduism; arrested

On 2nd November, a 45-year-old former Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) member was taken into custody in Coimbatore on suspicion of trying to convert a mother and her daughter to Islam. He is also accused of hurting religious sentiments. 42-year-old D Sathyamoorthy, a resident of Kollampalayam in the Erode district, filed a complaint a day earlier with Thudiyalur police, leading to the arrest of Hasan Badhusha, a former SDPI worker from Thudiyalur, Tamil Nadu. SDPI is the political wing of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) which wants to perpetrate terrorist attacks throughout the country and turn it into an Islamic state by 2047.

Sathyamoorthy charged that Hasan and Sathyamoorthy’s wife, M Arthi, had been friends since they were young. Arthi worked at an IT company and Hasan frequently visited her house. Hasan is the owner of a store at Thudiyalur. He had promised to marry Arthi in exchange for a Rs 2 lakh loan to operate his business. “Hasan made several malicious remarks about me to Arthi. He belittled my religion and sowed hatred towards it in my wife,” Sathyamoorthy mentioned in the complaint.

Arthi and her 14-year-old daughter were given a Quran by Hasan to read in an attempt to convert them to Islam. Arthi and her husband were at odds as a result of this. On 1st June of this year, Sathyamoorthy and his family relocated to Kollampalayam in Erode after which he was attacked by Hasan Badhusha on 8th June when the couple arrived in the Thudiyalur neighbourhood of Coimbatore. He directed Arthi to divorce Sathyamurthy since he was prepared to wed her and also made disparaging statements about Hinduism.

A case was submitted and sections 294 (obscene acts and songs), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 153 (wantonly giving provocation, with intent to cause riot), 298 (uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings), and 506 (2) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code were invoked against the culprit, on the basis of the complaint. Afterwards, he was apprehended by the authorities and placed under judicial custody. Meanwhile, SDPI alleged that Hasan was not part of it any longer and was relieved of all duties and party membership at least six months ago, according to an official statement.

‘Batenge toh katenge’ goes global: Hindus in Canada united after attack on temple by Khalistanis

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‘Batenge toh katenge’ goes global: Hindus in Canada united after attack on temple by Khalistanis

On 3rd November, Khalistani extremists attacked Hindu-Canadian devotees at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton. Now, a video has surfaced from the same temple where a person can be seen forewarning the members of the Hindu community and echoing the words of Yogi Adityanath while surrounded by many devotees. “Listen we continue to tell you, batogey to katogey, batogey to katogey,” as the Hindus repeat the slogan.

He added, “This attack is not just on the Hindu Sabha. Don’t think it was an assault on Hindu Sabha only. This is an attack on the entire India and all the Hindus living across the world. Now, it is time for us not to think about ourselves but our future generations. We will have to reunite. We are not against anyone but if someone opposes us, we will not tolerate it,” amid loud cheers from the audience.

“Nothing can be above the nation. And the nation will be empowered only when we are united. Batenge to Katenge. You are seeing what is happening in Bangladesh. Those mistakes should not be repeated here. Batenge to Katenge, Ek Rahenge to Nek Rahenge,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated at a public meeting in Agra in August and reiterated the remark in September.

Meanwhile, the Indian High Commission has issued a statement on the situation, denouncing the violence and the local authorities’ inability to stop it despite warnings and the required permits. It read, “We have seen violent disruption today orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto. It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work being organized by our Consulates with the fullest cooperation of local co-organizers. We also remain very concerned for the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, who demand such events to be organized in the first place. Despite these efforts by anti-India elements, our Consulate was able to issue more than 1000 life certificates to the Indian and Canadian applicants.”

Hindu temples in Brampton and Surrey were attacked by Khalistanis when a consular camp to help locals was underway. In Brampton, Khalistanis were seen barging inside the Hindu Sabha temple premises with sticks and assaulting the worshippers who tried to stop them. The Indian High Commission has stated that despite requests to provide support amid potential threats to the place, the Canadian police allowed the violence to happen.

Canada: Gaganpreet Randhawa arrested after Police busts largest drugs lab in Surrey; lab had enough lethal doses of drugs to kill every Canadian, twice!

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Canada: Gaganpreet Randhawa arrested after Police busts largest drugs lab in Surrey; lab had enough lethal doses of drugs to kill every Canadian, twice!

On 31st October, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested one individual identified as Gaganpreet Singh Randhawa as part of a massive investigation of Canada’s largest illegal drug lab in Falkland, British Columbia. The lab was allegedly linked to a transnational organized crime group involved in fentanyl and methamphetamine production. The operation resulted in the seizure of record amounts of drugs, precursor chemicals, and firearms from several locations throughout Vancouver.

The authorities seized 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, 35 kilograms of cocaine, 15 kilograms of MDMA, and six kilograms of cannabis. “The 95 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl seized could have taken the lives of every Canadian at least twice over,” Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, head of the RCMP’s federal police in British Columbia, said during a press conference on Thursday, 28th October. 

As per the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is commonly used to treat individuals experiencing persistent severe pain or severe pain after surgery. It is a Schedule II prohibited narcotic that is similar to morphine but approximately 100 times stronger.

The DEA notably has taken cognizance of the fact that illegal drugs are being deliberately contaminated with fentanyl. “Due to its potency and low cost, drug dealers have been mixing fentanyl with other substances like heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, raising the chances of a fatal overdose. Drug trafficking organizations typically distribute fentanyl by the kilogram, and a single kilogram has the potential to kill up to 500,000 people,” it notes.

In addition to the drugs, authorities confiscated 89 weapons, including dozens of handguns, AR-style assault rifles, and submachine guns, many of which were loaded. Explosive devices, massive amounts of ammunition, silencers, high-capacity magazines, body armour, and $500,000 in cash were all discovered.

As per the reports, the cocaine was sourced from a Surrey location, while the majority of the substances originated from the Falkland laboratory. According to Corporal Arash Seyed, Media Relations Officer for Federal Policing in the Pacific Region, RCMP federal investigators carried out a series of synchronized enforcement actions across Metro Vancouver on Friday, October 25, 2024, executing search warrants on a massive drug superlab in Falkland, British Columbia (BC), and other locations in Surrey, BC.

The drugs bust represents a significant blow to the global organized crime network, wiping out an estimated $485 million in their revenues. Assistant Commissioner David Teboul spoke about the raid at a Thursday news conference, surrounded by the seized firearms and synthetic drugs. He said Randhawa is facing various narcotics and gun charges, and more arrests are expected as the investigation proceeds.

“Following several months of investigative work into a transnational organized crime group involved in the production and distribution of massive quantities of illicit drugs, Federal Policing investigators have dismantled the largest, and most sophisticated drug superlab in Canadian history,” he said.

“Manufacturing methamphetamine using P2P had not been seen in Western Canada until now. The precursor chemicals, in combination with the finished fentanyl products seized at this location, could have amounted to 95,500,000 potentially lethal doses of Fentanyl; which have been prevented from entering Canadian communities, and abroad,” he added.

As per the authorities, the 95,500,000 potentially lethal doses of Fentanyl that have been seized, could have taken the lives of every Canadian, at least twice over.

Teboul noted that the seizure included tonnes of precursor chemicals for methamphetamine synthesis using a formula linked with Mexican cartels, which had not previously been observed in Western Canada. Reports mention that the dismantling and cleanup of the Falkland lab has already cost more than $1 million, putting a strain on RCMP finances and Canadian-funded resources.

The lab’s manufactured pharmaceuticals were intended for domestic and foreign markets, though Teboul declined to disclose prospective destination nations.

According to Teboul, investigators from Federal Policing Group 6 identified and apprehended suspect Gaganpreet Randhawa. Randhawa is currently in custody and has been charged with six offenses, including export of a controlled substance under Section 6(1) of the CDSA, possessing a controlled substance under Section 5(2) of the CDSA, control of a prohibited firearm under Section 92(1) of the Criminal Code, being in possession of prohibited devices under Section 92(2) of the Criminal Code, controlling of explosive devices under Section 82(1) of the Criminal Code, and possession of a firearm under Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code. 

Canada: Not just Brampton, Khalistanis attack Hindus in Surrey too, police target Hindus instead of arresting Khalistanis

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Canada: Not just Brampton, Khalistanis attack Hindus in Surrey too, police target Hindus instead of arresting Khalistanis

On 3rd November, following the attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple and devotees in Brampton, Canada, by Khalistani elements, a group of Khalistanis attacked a Hindus in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The Khalistanis who arrived at the Hindu temple to protest have been identified as associated with the Gurdwara where Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was chief. Nijjar was killed in June 2023. The Khalistanis raised slogans in remembrance of Nijjar and called on Hindus to “go back to their country.”

In a video shared by investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan, Khalistani protesters were seen making inflammatory statements, such as calling India “a land of gangs” while accusing Hindu Canadians of “treason” for supporting India. The Khalistanis claimed that Hindu Canadians lack allegiance to Canada, citing events like the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to portray themselves as victims of historical violence and openly denouncing Hindus as “terrorists.”

One of the Hindu worshippers present at the temple during the attack spoke to Bezirgan. He said, “We are here simply to protect our place of worship. We came to Canada to live in peace, but our children are being threatened, and our temple has been defaced. This is not the Canada we imagined.”

On the other hand, the Khalistanis claimed they were not attacking the Hindu community but rather the Indian consulate. Despite this claim, protest chants continued to defame Hindu culture and symbolically challenge India itself. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa was organising a consular camp at the location to help local residents, same as the consular camps at Brampton and Vancouver.

Journalist Sameer Kaushal shared videos of Surrey Police restraining Hindus instead of arresting Khalistanis. He wrote, “Surrey Police Service is at its best. Though there are still a few weeks left for them to become the official police of jurisdiction, the way they are controlling the situation, one day they will leave the Minneapolis Police Service behind.”

In another video, Kaushal mentioned that the entrance of the temple was blocked by the police. President Satish Kumar said that he would not allow the Surrey Police Service to enter the temple in the future.

In yet another video, police were seen pinning down Hindus outside the temple.

Earlier in the day, before Surrey, Khalistanis attacked a Hindu temple and Hindus in Brampton. Following the attack, the Khalistani terrorist organisation Sikhs For Justice claimed victimhood. Despite their claims, footage captures them defacing temple property and harassing worshippers. This incident has drawn condemnation from Canadian politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as the divisive rhetoric and violence worsen. However, PM Trudeau and other Canadian leaders failed to call out Khalistani groups for attacking Hindu devotees.

Khalistani goons attack Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton as police watches, Trudeau and Poilievre both fail to condemn Khalistanis

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Khalistani goons attack Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton as police watches, Trudeau and Poilievre both fail to condemn Khalistanis

On 3rd November (local time), Khalistanis attacked Hindus at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada. The incident occurred after Hindu devotees protested against Khalistani elements raising anti-India slogans outside the temple to mark the anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots in Punjab, following the assassination of then-Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Following the attack, local Peel Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrived at the scene. However, rather than detaining the Khalistanis, some Peel Police officers reportedly attacked Hindu locals. Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media platforms.

Senior correspondent of the National Telegraph, Daniel Bordman, along with other journalists and locals, shared several videos of the incident on social media. In a post on X, filmmaker Sangita Menon Iyer shared two videos of the attack. She wrote, “Unbelievable events at Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton. Sharing as received. Mandir devotees are being targeted and harassed. This is deeply concerning & unacceptable.” She urged the Peel Police and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, to intervene.

Bordman shared a video explaining how the attack on Hindus started. He wrote, “You can see that violence was instigated by the Khalistani in the black vest as he approached the Hindu devotees and gave them a push, and then the rest of the Khalistanis attack with flags on wood.”

In another video shared by Bordman, a Peel Police officer is seen entering the crowd to go after Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect the Khalistani elements. He wrote, “The RCMP start attacking Hindu worshippers on their own temple grounds in Surrey, BC. Watch as an RCMP officer goes into the crowd to go after Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect the Khalistanis who came to harass the temple goers on Diwali. Punching Hindus in the head and beating them with batons caught on video.” Intially, Brodman mentioned that the police officers were from RCMP but he later clarified that they were Peel Police officers.

X user Bhim ingh Gill shared photographs of police officers who attacked Hindu devotees.

The police officer who attacked Hindus has been identified based on a video shared by Peel Police on TikTok. The officer’s badge number is 4673, and his name is Aditya Pande.

In another video, police were seen attacking a Hindu man for throwing down a Khalistani flag. Bordman wrote, “Two-tier policing in Canada at its finest. You can burn the Canadian flag, you can stomp on an Israeli flag in front of a synagogue, you can rip up Indian flags while screaming threats at people. But if you step on a Khalistani flag, the cops will attack you.

The Canadian Organization For Hindu Heritage Education has condemned the attack on Hindu devotees. In a statement, they said, “We must blame and hold responsible the @PeelPolice and @patrickbrownont for the organized violent attacks on Hindus by #Khalistani thugs that occurred this afternoon at the Hindu Sabha Mandir. They disregarded the Oct. 30, 2024, urgent letter sent to them by the Hindu Federation requesting increased police protection for temples from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 due to Diwali festivities. We saw that proper police protection had not been arranged at the Hindu temple despite it being publicly known that a consular service was scheduled there today. Compare this to the @VancouverPD response—creating a buffer zone around a gurudwara. @ChiefNish has completely exposed the deep #Hinduphobia in his police force—this pattern of attacks on Hindu temples is happening on your watch. @JustinTrudeau also has no escape from blame for encouraging this criminal behavior and mindset. Violent attackers must be prosecuted, and a change in police attitude toward Hindus must take place.”

Khalistani terrorist organisation Sikhs For Justice has played victim card over the incident. In a letter issued by SFJ, its founder, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused Hindus of instigating the attack by chanting “Hindustan Zindabad” and “Modi Zindabad” in front of the Khalistani elements who were protesting outside the temple.

Source: SFJ

‘A line has been crossed’, says Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya

Canadian MP of Indian origin, Chandra Arya, expressed concerns over the attack and said that a red line has been crossed. In a post on X, he wrote, “A red line has been crossed by Canadian Khalistani extremists today. The attack by Khalistanis on the Hindu-Canadian devotees inside the premises of the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton shows how deep and brazen Khalistani violent extremism has become in Canada. I begin to feel that there is a small grain of truth in the reports that, in addition to the Canadian political apparatus, Khalistanis have effectively infiltrated our law enforcement agencies. No wonder that under ‘freedom of expression,’ Khalistani extremists are getting a free pass in Canada. As I have been saying for long, Hindu-Canadians, for the security and safety of our community, need to step up, assert their rights, and hold politicians accountable.”

Both PM Trudeau and opposition leader Poilievre fail to even name the Khalistanis that attacked a Hindu temple

While Arya openly condemned Khalistani elements for the attack, Canadian PM Trudeau and Leader of the Opposition Pierre Poilievre completely failed to call out Khalistani elements. Both party leaders placed their vote bank appeasement politics above the safety of Canadian Hindus in their posts condemning the attack.

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

In a post, Poilievre wrote, “Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today. All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I will unite our people and end the chaos.”

Notably, Pannun recently instigated Sikh youth to attack Hindus in Punjab on Diwali and demanded that Hindu temples and Hindus refrain from bursting firecrackers during the festival. Since they could not act in India, their frustrations seem to have poured out in Canada.

Himanta Biswa Sarma warns against demographic change in Jharkhand, calls for Hindu unity to prevent land from being looted by Irfan and Ansari

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Himanta Biswa Sarma warns against demographic change in Jharkhand, calls for Hindu unity to prevent land from being looted by Irfan and Ansari

On Friday (1st November), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma raised alarms about the drastic demographic change in the election-bound State of Jharkhand and called for Hindu unity to reverse the trend.

While speaking at a public meeting in Sarath in Deoghar district, Sarma warned, “We will become extinct forever. Arfan, Irfan, Ansari, and Alamgir-Alam will loot the land of Nilamber-Pitamber, Sidhu-Kanhu, and Bhagwan Birsa Munda if we lose this election.”

He emphasised, “They have looted our daughters, our land, our government and our pride. We need to raise our voices against this. We must be one. Vote for NDA to give Jharkhand a new direction and realise the dream of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.”

Himanta Biswa Sarma continued, “He (Atal Bihari Vajpayee) did not create the State of Jharkhand for the likes of Arfan, Irfan, Ansari, and Alamgir-Alam but for people like you. Today, there is nothing in your hands.”

“Infilitrators are not only raping our Adivasi sisters but also dismembering their bodies into 50 pieces. This is the condition of Jharkhand now. Hindus created this land called Bharat and will make Bharat ‘Vishwaguru’ in the future,” he pointed out.

The Assam Chief Minister added, “This is our motive. Hindus will bring back the glory of Jharkhand. The only objective of this election is to preserve the Asmita (identity) of Jharkhand.”

The INDI Alliance later filed a complaint against Himanta Biswa Sarma with the Election Commission on Saturday (2nd November), accusing him of allegedly ‘stoking the flames of hatred and resentment.’

Canada violated international laws including Viena Convention by spying on Indian diplomats, asserts former India diplomats

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Canada violated international laws including Viena Convention by spying on Indian diplomats, asserts former India diplomats

In strong disapproval, former Indian diplomats have termed Canadian authorities’ surveillance of Indian diplomats posted there as atrocious, adding that they violated international law such as the Vienna Convention.

JK Tripathi, a former diplomat, told ANI, that, “No country has the power to do it…but the Canadian government has done it and this is the rarest of rare cases of violation of international law according to the Vienna Convention. They have even gone up to the extent of accusing the Union Home Minister of being the mastermind behind that and now they have put India among the list of 4 countries who are cyber threats to Canada….”

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) is established to define fundamental principles and terms governing how countries must treat each other’s diplomatic representatives.

A key principle of the Convention is diplomatic immunity. It grants diplomats exemption from certain laws and taxes in the host country where they are posted. It ensures that diplomats can fulfill their duties without fear, threat, or intimidation.

“…so in a way, India has been declared as an enemy state by Canada, which is very disturbing and serious,” said Tripathi.

Virendra Gupta, another former diplomat, said this action of Canada merited an extremely strong reaction from the Indian government.

“Merely criticising Canada is not enough…Canada has crossed all the limits of decency and normal diplomatic behaviour…,” Gupta told ANI.

According to Article 29 of the Convention, diplomats are not subject to arrest or detention. The host country must accord the diplomatic agent the appropriate level of respect and is responsible for undertaking all necessary measures to prevent any form of harm or violation to the diplomat’s person, liberty, or dignity.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday that India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government after revelations that its consular officials in Canada were subjected to audio and video surveillance. The MEA condemned these actions as “flagrant violations” of diplomatic and consular conventions.

During a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that some Indian consular officials were recently informed by the Canadian government about the ongoing surveillance. Jaiswal criticized Canada for attempting to justify its actions by citing technicalities, arguing that such justifications cannot excuse what he described as harassment and intimidation of Indian diplomatic personnel.

Also, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly protested against recent allegations made by the Canadian government against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s purported involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The MEA described these allegations as “absurd and baseless” and lodged a formal protest against Canada.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that a “diplomatic note” was handed to a representative of the Canadian High Commission on Friday, conveying India’s strong objections.

Tensions between India and Canada escalated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged in Parliament last year that there were “credible allegations” of India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India has firmly denied all such allegations, labelling them as “absurd” and “motivated,” while accusing Canada of providing a haven for extremist and anti-India elements.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Anita Chaudhary murder case: Abida Parveen confesses to killing her with husband Gulamuddin, revealing financial motive and gruesome details

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Anita Chaudhary murder case: Abida Parveen confesses to killing her with husband Gulamuddin, revealing financial motive and gruesome details

The murder case of a 50-year-old woman Anita Chaudhary in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has taken unexpected twists and turns. The police have arrested a woman named Abida Parveen for the murder of Anita, while her husband, Gulamuddin, remains at large. Meanwhile, an audio conversation between the husband of the deceased woman and a woman who worked at her parlour has surfaced, which has further complicated the matter. A dozen individuals have been detained by the police for questioning.

Post-mortem and missing evidence

Reportedly, the post-mortem of Anita’s body is yet to be conducted, leaving the cause of death undetermined. Her mobile phone is also missing. Reports have surfaced suggesting the clothes in which the victim’s body was found were different from those she was last wearing in CCTV footage when she left in an auto-rickshaw. This raised further questions about the robbery narrative surrounding the incident, specifically regarding the change in clothes.

Jewellery, debt, and a gruesome murder plot

It is being said that Gulamuddin and his wife, Abida, murdered Anita to sell her jewellery and settle a debt of Rs 10.2 lakhs. Anita was reportedly drugged with a sedative-laced drink before being killed. Her body was then dismembered into six pieces using a meat cleaver and buried. The police arrested Abida, but the search for her husband, Gulamuddin, is still on.

Initial disappearance and search

The case is from the western area of Jodhpur, where Anita lived with her husband, Manmohan Chaudhary, on Sardarpara C Road. She ran a beauty parlour. She had a last conversation with her husband on 26 October, after which she went missing. Her phone was unreachable when her husband tried to get in touch with her. Despite extensive searches, she was not found, and eventually, a missing person report was filed the next day. The police began the search for Anita and checked CCTV footage, which showed her leaving in a taxi at 2:30 PM on the day of her disappearance.

Police traced the driver of the vehicle, and the driver confirmed that he had dropped her off at Gulamuddin’s house in Gangana.

Confessions and initial revelations

Forty-two-year-old Gulamuddin, alias Gul Mohammed, runs a shop called “Star Dry Clean” opposite Anita’s parlour. They had known each other for around 25 years. When police reached his house on 30 October, they found his wife Abida there. After initial hesitation during questioning, she eventually confessed to the crime and admitted that she and her husband had planned to kill Anita.

Financial motive behind the crime

Abida revealed that her husband, Gulamuddin, had a gambling addiction. He had recently purchased a house, which led to an accumulation of debt amounting to Rs 10.2 lakhs. Gulamuddin had often seen Anita wearing expensive jewellery, leading him to plot her murder with his wife’s help to acquire her valuables.

Execution of the murder

As planned, they invited Anita to their home, where they offered her a sedative-laced drink. Once Anita Chaudhary was unconscious, they killed her and stripped her of her jewellery. They then dismembered her body into six pieces using a meat cleaver, separating her limbs and head from the torso. They filled sacks with the body parts and buried them in a 10-foot pit outside their house.

Family’s efforts to locate Anita

Meanwhile, when Anita Chaudhary did not come back, her family started looking for her, leading to the police complaint and eventually her body being recovered.

Gruesome planning details

According to the police, Abida admitted that a 10-foot pit had already been dug outside their house using a JCB machine. They had also purchased a meat cleaver from the market to cut Anita’s body into pieces. To mask the odour of the decomposing body, they sprayed perfume over it.

Evidence recovered by the police

One of Anita’s rings was recovered from Abida’s possession by the police. Her mobile phone was disposed of by the accused, and the police are still looking for it. The police have intensified efforts to locate Gulamuddin. A case has been filed in the matter based on the complaint of Anita’s husband, naming Gulamuddin Farooqi, his wife Abida, and a person named Tayyab Ansari.

Family protests with community support

Anita’s family has not collected the body yet. The post-mortem remains pending. They are holding a sit-in protest at the Tejaji Temple. Members of Hindu organisations and community members have joined them in the protest. They are demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired High Court judge, a government job for the son of the deceased, and a compensation of Rs 1 crore from the government.

Viral audio recording complicates the case

An audio conversation between Anita’s husband, Manmohan, and Sunita (aka Suman Sen), who worked at Anita’s parlour, has also gone viral. In this recording, Sunita mentions an individual named Ansari, who is believed to be the accused Tayyab Ansari. Sunita expresses fear for her own life, mentioning several names. However, OpIndia has not verified this audio clip.

In the recording, Sunita reportedly told Manmohan that Tayyab Ansari could kill her. Before the body was discovered, Sunita told Manmohan, “Tayyab must have gotten rid of Didi (Anita). If I call Ansari, he’ll have me killed within four days.” The husband of the deceased confirmed the authenticity of the audio. The case continues to unfold with multiple twists.

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