Gauri Shankar temple in Brampton, Canada, defaced by Khalistanis
A Hindu temple, Gauri Shankar Mandir, was desecrated by Khalistani extremists in Brampton metropolis in Ontario province of Canada.
As per studies, the partitions of the temple had been defaced with anti-India graffiti by Khalistanis related allegedly with the banned outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The vicious slogan of ‘Khalistan Zindabad, Hindustan Murdabad’ was discovered spray-painted on the outer wall of Gauri Shankar Mandir.
After the matter got here to gentle, the Canadian authorities initiated a probe into the matter. In a press release, the Indian Consulate in Toronto stated, “We strongly condemn defacing of Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton, a symbol of Indian heritage, with anti-India graffiti.”
We strongly condemn defacing of Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton,a logo of Indian heritage, with anti-India graffiti. The hateful act of vandalism has deeply damage sentiments of Indian group in Canada. We have raised our issues on the matter with Canadian authorities.
— IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) January 30, 2023
“The hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt sentiments of Indian community in Canada. We have raised our concerns on the matter with Canadian authorities,” it additional added.
Meanwhile the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, has additionally condemned the assault on Gauri Shankar Mandir. “This hateful act of vandalism has no place in our City or Country. I have raised my concerns over this hate crime with @ChiefNish and @PeelPolice. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their place of worship.”
The @CityBrampton condemns the defacing of Gauri Shankar Mandir. This hateful act of vandalism has no place in our City or Country. I’ve raised my issues over this hate crime with @ChiefNish and @PeelPolice. Everyone deserves to really feel secure of their place worship.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) January 30, 2023
Canadian Parliamentarian Chandra Arya tweeted, “The attack of Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton is latest in attacks on Hindu temples in Canada by anti-Hindu and anti-India groups.”
“From hatred on social media, now physical attacks on Hindu temples, what next? I call on govt at levels in Canada to start taking this seriously,” he added.
The assault of Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton is newest in assaults on Hindu temples in Canada by anti-Hindu and anti-India teams.
From hatred on social media, now bodily assaults on Hindu temples, what subsequent?
I name on govt at ranges in Canada to begin taking this severely.
— Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) January 31, 2023
This isn’t the primary case wherein Hindu temples have been focused by extremists in Canada.
In September final yr, some Khalistani terrorists defaced BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto with anti-India slogans. Several movies circulating on social media confirmed slogans of ‘Khalistan Zindabad, Hindustan Murdabad’ painted on the partitions of the temple.
Indian High Commission in Ottawa, condemned the acts of vandalism on the BAPs Swaminarayan Temple and urged the Canadian authorities to take vital motion. In February 2022, six Hindu temples had been attacked in Toronto.
The attackers stole cash from donation bins in addition to ornaments from the stolen idols. The assaults on the temples started on January 15, with an unsuccessful break-in on the Shri Hanuman Mandir in Brampton, a GTA city. The miscreants tried once more and have since gone on a tirade.
