The incident has caused resentment among Canadians who have demanded stern action from the government
Diwali celebrations in Canada were marred when clashes broke out between pro-Khalistani groups and Indian nationals in Brampton. The incident took place at Westwood Mall during the Diwali celebrations.
The incident has caused resentment among Canadians who have demanded stern action from the government.
India has asked Canada to stop the Khalistan referendum scheduled to be held on November 6. The referendum is being organised by the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group
In the viral video around 400 to 500 people at the mall’s parking lot were heard raising slogans during the confrontation. While the separatist group was waving the yellow Khalistani flag and raising slogans of ‘Khalistan zindabad’, the other group can be seen with the Indian tricolour chanting ‘Jai Shree Ram’.
It was only after the Peel police intervened that tensions were brought under control. During the faceoff, one man was injured and the area was temporarily closed, informed the police officials.
India has asked Canada to stop the Khalistan referendum scheduled to be held on November 6. The referendum is being organised by the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group. A senior Indian Foreign Ministry official contacted a senior High Commission official of Canada and stated that the referendum would pose a challenge to India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, according to media reports. The Indian Embassy in Canada will raise also the issue with Global Affairs, Canada.
The first referendum was organized in Brampton on September 19. On October 22, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that it was “unfortunate” that objectionable developments were being allowed in a friendly nation. He stated that India had conveyed concerns at different levels of the Canadian government. Speaking at a press briefing, Bagchi stressed that India expected such activities would not take place in Canada. He further said that the Ministry of External Affairs had also issued an advisory on how anti-India activities were rising in Canada and how they posed a risk to Indians.
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