An upcoming consular camp at Brampton’s Triveni Mandir, where Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs could renew essential life certificates, has been cancelled amid security concerns following threats from Khalistani extremists.
Despite requests, Canadian police were unable to ensure protection for the event, scheduled for November 17. Peel Police Chief advised the temple to prioritise safety, forcing organisers to cancel the event.
The cancellation has spurred outcry from Canadian Hindu organisations and prominent voices, who criticised police and political leaders for failing to protect Hindu spaces from increasing threats.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Canada expressed their dismay on social media, questioning the police’s capacity or willingness to safeguard Hindu temples. The group stated,
“Shocked to see that @PeelPolice and @OntarioPolice are not able to offer appropriate protection… or are they succumbing to pressures from the Khalistani ecosystem?”
The event’s cancellation highlights growing fears among Canadian Hindus, who have seen Hindu temples increasingly targeted by extremists.
Daniel Bordman, senior correspondent at The National Telegraph, accused Peel Police of “emboldening the mob” by advising cancellation rather than offering security.
In response, Canadian Hindu Volunteers called on social media for a boycott of any politician or leader who does not speak against Khalistani extremism. “This isn’t just about one temple—it’s about the safety and dignity of an entire community under threat,” they asserted, urging for stronger action against extremist violence.
This incident follows similar disruptions at consular camps in Brampton, Vancouver, and Surrey, leading the Indian High Commission to raise concerns over safety. These annual camps, organised to assist the Indian diaspora, have faced repeated interference by anti-India elements, yet continue to operate with local support.
“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. We also remain very concerned for the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organized in the first place.”
Last year, Conservative Party Deputy Leader and MP Melissa Lantsman had visited Brampton’s Triveni Mandir, where she highlighted the growing issue of Hinduphobia in Canada.
Lantsman noted that Hindu temples have increasingly been targeted by hate crimes, including vandalism and desecration, and voiced concerns that the government has not been addressing the issue. She emphasised that all Canadians deserve a government that takes these threats seriously.
With ongoing threats from Khalistani extremists, Canada’s Hindu community has intensified its calls for improved law enforcement responses to ensure the safety and religious freedom of all Canadians.
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