The Peel Police avoided its responsibility leading to a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada cancelling its consular event. The Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre informed in a statement dated 11th November about cancelling the Life Certificate Event 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 Separatist terrorist, 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.
“Please be advised that the Life Certificate Event scheduled at Brampton Triveni Mandir by the Indian Consulate on November 17, 2024, has been cancelled. This is due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police, stating that there is an Extremely High and Imminent Threat Level of violent protests. On the advice of Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, we must decide to cancel to ensure the safety of Brampton Triveni Mandir devotees, community visitors, and the general public. We apologize to all community members who were depending on the event,” the statement issued by Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre reads.
Saying that the situation has become such that Canadians are feeling unsafe to visit Hindu temples, the Triveni Mandir authorities called on Peel Police to address the violent threats and provide security to the Canadian Hindus.
The Board of Directors at the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre added, “We are deeply saddened that Canadians now feel unsafe coming to Hindu Temples in Canada. We call on Peel Police to address the threats being circulated against Brampton Triveni Mandir and provide security guarantees to the Canadian Hindu Community and the general public”.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Police with the Peel Regional Police, Nishan Duraiappah wrote to the Brampton Triveni Mandir authorities and asked to consider rescheduling the Consular camp event saying that a temporary postponement could contribute meaningfully to de-escalating the present tensions and safeguarding the wellbeing of those attending your location.
On 12th November, Peel Police issued a statement saying that they have not received any direct threats against any place of worship and that they have heightened police presence around places of worship in the region. While Peel Police claimed to be committed to de-escalating tensions and addressing safety concerns raised by Hindus, it exposed its own incompetence by suggesting that it managed to make the Hindu temples postpone the consular camps. How does cancelling or postponing the event prevent Sikh Separatists from attacking Hindu temples, will Sikh Separatists have a change of heart and stop hating Hindus? What is the guarantee that if the same event is held a few days or weeks later will not face a Sikh Separatist threat?
“Peel Regional Police is aware of community concerns, particularly at places of worship, regarding demonstrations and perceived threats. Peel Regional Police wish to clarify that we have not received any direct threats against any place of worship in the Region of Peel. Peel Regional Police has increased our presence around places of worship to reassure the public. Additionally, we have been actively engaging with community leaders, organizations, and local stakeholders to address safety concerns and de-escalate tensions.
As part of these efforts, Peel Regional Police has been in contact with the Consul General of India, as well as places of worship and community centres to work collaboratively to mitigate risks for the community. Given the current tensions in the community and a shared interest in maintaining public safety, the organizers agreed that Consular Camps be postponed to a later date to allow for tensions to ease and limit any negative impact on the community. Peel Regional Police’s responsibility is the safety and security of everyone in our region,” the Peel Regional Police said.
In a statement condemning Peel Police’s failure to protect the civil rights of Canadian Hindus, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), said that in addition to the Brampton Triveni Mandir, Peel Regional Police is pressuring several Hindu temples to cancel their scheduled events.
Meanwhile, another Hindu temple has cancelled its consular camp program amidst Sikh Separatists 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 Sikh Separatist 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
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