Indian mission condemns disruption of consular camp outside Canada temple

The Indian Mission in Ottawa on Monday expressed disappointment after pro-Khalistan supporters targeted a consular camp held outside a Hindu temple in Brampton calling.

The incident a “violent disruption orchestrated by anti-India elements.” The Indian Mission voiced dismay over disruptions affecting routine consular events, which it said are organised with full cooperation from local partners to meet demand from Indian nationals.

The mission expressed particular concern for the safety of applicants attending these events, adding that the disturbances hinder essential services intended to support Indian citizens abroad.

Sharing the images of the event, the Indian Mission said, “Despite these efforts by anti-India elements, our Consulate was able to issue more than 1000 life certificates to the Indian and Canadian applicants.”

The incident took place outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton. Videos of the incident, widely shared online, showed a mob with flags associated with pro-Khalistan groups attacking people outside the temple.

Reports indicated that a group of Khalistani supporters were staging a demonstration to mark the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots when the attack occurred.