Peel Regional Police say they are aware of a protest that occurred at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday.
Federal minister Anita Anand posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she is “concerned about reports of unacceptable violent attacks at the Hindy Sabha temple in Brampton.”
“All religions, Hindus included, have the right to attend places of worship and practice their religion without such assaults,” she wrote.
Video circulating on X appears to show people using flagpoles to strike others.
The Hindu Canadian Foundation allege the “attack” is “happening under the support of Khalistaani politician sympathizers.”
Peel police said there is an increased visibility in the area of the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton’s northeast end.
“While we respect the individual right to protest as per the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, our duty and responsibility remains to maintain public order and ensure the safety of everyone,” police said.
Police presence outside of Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ont. on Nov. 2, 2024.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also posted about the incident calling it “completely unacceptable.”
“All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace,” Poilievre wrote.
I’m concerned about reports of unacceptable violent attacks at the Hindu Sabha @officialHinduCF temple in Brampton. All religions, Hindus included, have the right to attend places of worship and practice their religion without such assaults. I understand that law enforcement is…
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) November 3, 2024
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) November 3, 2024
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.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) November 3, 2024