Extremist elements targeted a Hindu temple in Canada by vandalizing it and posting Khalistan referendum posters late on a Saturday, as reported by Australia Today. The incident occurred in Canada’s British Columbia province.
Australia Today shared the incident on Twitter, stating that “Another Hindu temple vandalized in Canada by Khalistan extremists – bogus Khalistan referendum posters put at the door of Surrey Mandir to create fear among the Indian community.”
The posters, as shared by Australia Today, bore the message “Canada investigates the role of India in June 18th assassination.”
A video capturing the incident has gained traction on social media. In the video, two masked individuals are seen attaching the posters, capturing photos, and then swiftly leaving the scene.
The poster displayed on the temple gate contained an image of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of Khalistan Tiger Force and a designated terrorist who was killed in June of that year.
Regrettably, this incident is not an isolated one, with previous attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. Khalistan extremists have orchestrated multiple such actions, some of which have occurred this year.
In April, the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Windsor, Ontario, suffered from anti-India graffiti. In February, the Ram Mandir in Mississauga faced vandalism with anti-India graffiti. The Consulate General of India in Toronto denounced these acts and urged Canadian authorities to promptly investigate and take appropriate measures.
In January, the Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton was defaced with anti-India graffiti, sparking outrage among the Indian community. The Consulate General of India in Toronto condemned the vandalism, expressing the deep hurt it caused to the Indian community in Canada.
