Brampton Triveni Mandir cancels consular camp after Canada police fails to protect Hindu community from Khalistani threats
Brampton, Ontario, Canada 
10 November, 2024
Case Summary
In a statement dated 11th November, the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre informed about cancelling the Life Certificate Event which was scheduled to take place on 17th November, as Peel Police said that there is a threat of violent protests. Instead of protecting the Hindu temple from Khalistani terrorists, Peel Police urged Hindus to cancel the event altogether. It has been alleged that Peel Police also sent quotations to the temple authorities to provide police protection. Meanwhile, another Hindu temple has cancelled its consular camp program amidst Khalistani violence threats. The Kali Bari Temple in the Greater Toronto Area was set to host a consular event on 16th November, however, it has cancelled the event. This comes as Khalistani terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) released an online notice identifying the Brampton Triveni Mandir and the GTA Kali Bari Temple as the two temples were sent to host the consular camps. It must be recalled that on the 3rd of November, a large group of Khalistanis attacked the Hindu Sabha temple in Gore Road, Brampton, Ontario, Canada where a consular camp was underway. The incident highlighted the continued threat of Khalistani violence against Hindu Indians in Canada and the failure of the authorities in Canada to ensure law and order. Notably, several Hindu temples in Canada have been defaced with graffiti promoting Khalistani separatism. Such acts often include slogans like "Khalistan Zindabad" and derogatory remarks about India and Hindus, showcasing a mix of religious hatred and political extremism.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added as a religiously motivated hate crime under two prime categories of the tracker. The first is- Attack on Hindu religious symbols. Under this, the sub-category selected is- Attack on Temples. In Hinduism, a temple is the abode of the Deity. The Deity in the Temple is consecrated, thereby, making it a real, breathing entity. Hindus believe that not just the Deity but the temple premises itself are sacred to Hindus since Hindus hold the faith that the entire Temple space is an amalgamation of the divine energy of the deity. Given the central significance of Temples in Hindu Dharma, any attack against a Hindu Temple or its peripheral premises is an attack on the faith itself and is born out of animosity towards the faith, of which, the Temple is a central tenet. Any manner of attack against a Temple and/or its premises would therefore be considered a religiously motivated hate crime. Based on the details, this case has been placed under the second prime category: Restriction/ban on Hindu practices. Within this, the sub-category selected is Administration restricting religious practices. In several cases, it is seen that the administration/state disallows a religious practice owing to prejudicial orders and concerns, targeted specifically against the Hindu community. Such restriction/prohibition would be considered documented as a hate crime because the orders are often a result of pressure by groups that harbour animosity towards Hinduism and Hindus. Often, the restriction by the authorities is driven by bias, hostility, or prejudice against the specific community being stopped from holding a religious practice, by pressure groups that harbour animosity towards Hindus, intrinsic to their faith. Since practices are intrinsic to the faith of the Hindus, such prejudicial restriction is considered a curtailing of the fundamental rights of the Hindu community. In several cases, for example, the authorities ban a Hindu religious practice due to pressure from groups opposed to the religion. In other instances, the prohibition is selectively enforced against one religious group (Hindus) while others are allowed to proceed. There are still other cases where the authorities preemptively restrict a religious practice by Hindus because those who hold animosity towards Hindus may get “provoked” leading to them being violent, thereby assuaging the sentiments of those who hold animosity towards Hindus by curtailing the religious rights of Hindus. Such acts and orders are prejudiced, indicating discriminatory motives owing to the capitulation to groups that harbour animosity towards Hindus and therefore, would be categorized as a religiously motivated hate crime since the original pressure leading to the order itself is a result of hatred/bias/prejudice/religious hate against Hindus. The threats of violence from Khalistani extremists against the Brampton Triveni Mandir and GTA Kali Bari Temple consular events, alongside the vandalism of Hindu Sabha temple and other Hindu institutions in Canada, demonstrate deliberate targeting of Hindu religious spaces. By attacking these temples and defacing them with hateful slogans, Khalistani extremists not only desecrate sacred spaces but also intimidate the broader Hindu community. Furthermore, the prejudicial approach of the Canadian authorities exacerbates the situation. Peel Police's recommendation to cancel temple events due to threats, instead of ensuring protection, reflects a failure to uphold the community’s rights. This action unfairly restricts Hindu religious and cultural practices, signalling a prejudicial stance that places the onus of safety on the victims rather than addressing the perpetrators. These incidents collectively illustrate a pattern of targeted hostility toward Hindus, driven by both extremist animosity and administrative negligence, making this a clear example of religiously motivated hate crimes.
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