Videos surfaced online showing police officers in Brampton, Canada, allegedly clashing with members of the Hindu community following a violent incident involving pro-Khalistan protesters at a Hindu temple on Sunday. Journalist Daniel Bordman shared footage on social media, indicating that Peel Police officers were seen “punching” and “beating” temple attendees with batons.
The officers were present at the temple to restore order after confrontations erupted between Khalistani supporters and Hindu community members. In one video, a woman accused the police of unfairly targeting Hindus while providing cover for the protesters. The situation escalated, with the crowd demanding that the officers leave the premises.
BREAKING: The RCMP start attacking Hindu worshippers on their own temple grounds in Surrey BC.
Watch as an RCMP officer goes into the crowd to go after Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect the Khalistanis who came to harass the temple goers on Diwali. Punching Hindus… pic.twitter.com/uugAJun59q— Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) November 4, 2024
At the time of the unrest, the temple was hosting a consular camp co-organized by the High Commission of India. The attacking group carried flags associated with pro-Khalistan movements and wielded sticks, targeting Hindu community members, including women and children.
In response to the protest, Peel Regional Police increased their presence to maintain peace. Chief Nishan Duraiappah emphasized that while peaceful protests are respected, violence and criminal actions would not be tolerated. However, police later informed CBC Toronto that no arrests were made and did not provide further details about the incident or the videos.
Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin Member of Parliament, expressed outrage over the attack, suggesting that Khalistani elements may have infiltrated law enforcement. Arya remarked on social media, “A red line has been crossed by Canadian Khalistani extremists today,” raising concerns about the influence of Khalistani extremism in Canada. Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, condemned the violence at the temple, while the High Commission of India in Ottawa expressed “deep disappointment” over the incident.
