North News
Toronto, November 7
The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday canceled several upcoming consular camps due to security concerns following recent violence at a camp in Brampton. Security agencies cited insufficient resources to ensure safety at these events, which are essential for providing services to Indian nationals, including life certificates. The Indian Consulate in Toronto shared this update on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Meanwhile, a Hindu temple in Brampton has suspended its priest following allegations that he engaged in “violent rhetoric” during recent clashes at the temple. The confrontation on November 3 involved protesters waving Khalistani flags and escalated into violence outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir, where a consular event was taking place, attended by an Indian official.
The clashes erupted outside Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Temple, reportedly instigated by anti-India extremists. In response, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the violence, calling it a “cowardly attempt” to intimidate diplomats and urging Canada to uphold law and order.
The Indian High Commission in Canada had expressed “deep dissatisfaction” with the security situation in a statement, highlighting that consular camps are routine services provided by Indian diplomatic missions across Canada, including Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called on the Canadian government to ensure stronger protection for Indian places of worship. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged for the prosecution of those responsible, stressing that intimidation would not hinder consular services.
