Community groups condemn planned Khalistan protests targeting Hindu temples in Canada

Hindu community organizations in Canada, supported by more than 30 advocacy groups, have strongly condemned planned protests by the extremist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outside Hindu temples in Brampton and Surrey. These organizations, including the Hindu Canadian Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), have labeled the targeting of religious sites as xenophobia and Hinduphobia, warning that such demonstrations frequently escalate into harassment, intimidation, and violence against devotees. While the Peel Regional Police have pledged to maintain a presence to ensure public safety and protect the right to peaceful assembly, community leaders remain concerned about police impartiality and effectiveness following past incidents of temple vandalism and the recent demotion of an officer involved in pro-Khalistan activities. In response to these recurring tensions, authorities in Brampton have implemented a 100-meter safety zone around temples to safeguard worshippers, a measure that advocates are now urging officials in Surrey to adopt as well.