Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh denies pro-Khalistani attack on Brampton Hindu temple, calling it a "small altercation" and criticising social media for spreading misinformation.
Lenient policies and support for Khalistani extremism in Canada have fuelled tensions with India, risking national security and diplomatic strain as extremism gains ground.
Three arrested following attacking Hindu worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, with Peel Police condemning violence and affirming peaceful protest. Pro-Khalistani elements staged protests at multiple locations including Brampton and Mississauga.
Khalistani elements attacked a Hindu temple in Surrey, Canada, with police controversially detaining Hindu devotees instead of arresting the aggressors, sparking widespread criticism.
Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma said that only a small percentage of Canadian Sikhs supported the Khalistani cause and if Canada cared about that then they should "give a place to them and call it Khalistan"