Indian High Commission in Canada Condemns 'Violent Disruption' Outside Consular Camp

Ottawa: The Indian High Commission in Canada strongly condemned the attack outside the consular camp saying, "It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work" and raised concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in the country. This comes after Khalistani supporters attacked devotees at Brampton Temple on Sunday.The press release by the Indian High Commission in Canada read, "As in previous years, the High Commission of India in Ottawa and Consulates General of India in Vancouver and Toronto have organized/plan consular camps during this period, for the benefit and ease of local life certificate beneficiaries (Canadian and Indian). On account of the prevailing security situation in Canada, the Canadian authorities had been requested well in advance to provide strong security measures for these events, which constitute routine consular work.""We have seen violent disruption today (Nov 3) orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto," it added.PRESS RELEASE "Violent disruption outside consular camp in Brampton, Ontario (Nov 3)"@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @cgivancouver @IndiainToronto pic.twitter.com/V7QNMmA4eR— India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) November 4, 2024 'Deeply Disappointing to See Such Disruption'The Indian High Commission in the press release expressed disappointment saying, “It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work being organized by our Consulates with the fullest cooperation of local co-organizers.”It further raised concerns for " the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organized in the first place.""In light of these incidents, and with the continued threats posed to the Indian diplomats &amp; officials, local venue organizers as well as local attendees, organization of further scheduled consular camps will be contingent on security arrangements made for them by local authorities. In case any camp is infeasible to be held due to such disruptions, alternative arrangements will be made to render those services, which may unfortunately inconvenience local users of these services. Ottawa November 03, 2024," the release read.Trudeau Reacts on AttackCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strongly condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple, emphasised the importance of religious freedom and asserted that every citizen has a right to practice their faith "freely and safely.""The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident," he said in a post on X.'I Will Unite Our People and End the Chaos': Oppn Leader Pierre Poilievre Condemns AttackCanadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre also condemned the attack saying, "Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today." He further wrote that he will unite our people and end the chaos."

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Indian High Commission in Canada Condemns 'Violent Disruption' Outside Consular Camp

The Indian High Commission in Canada condemned the attack saying, "It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work."

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