Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemned the 3 Nov violence at Brampton, Ontario Hindu Sabha Mandir (temple, HSM) PM Trudeau stated, ‘there are many supporters of Khalistan in Canada but they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole.’ He also added that supporters of Indian PM Narendra Modi in Canada do not represent all Hindu Canadians. Meanwhile, the Consulate General of India in Toronto announced the cancellation of some scheduled consular camps due to security concerns. However, Peel police denied receiving any threats to any place of worship. On 10 Nov the Brampton Triveni Community Center also announced the cancellation of its planned life certificate event by the Indian Consulate. On 6 Nov, Peel Regional Police arrested Ron (Ranendra Lal) Banerjee from Toronto, charging him with public incitement of hatred. On 4 Nov Banerjee incited an attack on the Malton Gurdwara. Arrest warrants have been issued for Armaan Gahlot of Kitchener and 22-year-old Arpit (no last name reported) on charges including uttering threats to cause death. Additionally, allegations have emerged that Mahendra Gupta recruited youth from Haryana, promising them weapons and support from the temple committee to participate in anti-Sikh violence. Peel police have also arrested Inderjeet Gosal, charging him with assault with a weapon following the demonstration at the HSM. A property owned by Gosal was targeted by gunfire in Feb (SDW Vol 2, Issue 35, Story 4). SFJ head, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun put out a statement, stating those who support PM Modi’s ‘violent Hindutva ideology ‘should ‘be loyal to Canada, or leave Canada’.
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