The current vandalism incident of a signboard named after the Bhagavad Gita in Canada is one in all many in current days. Beforehand often called Troyers Park, the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park was just lately unveiled in Brampton with its new identify.
Earlier on September 15, a outstanding Hindu temple — BAPS Swaminarayan temple — in Toronto, Canada was defaced with anti-India graffiti.
The Indian Excessive Fee had condemned each these incidents and mentioned that it had requested the Canadian authorities to take immediate motion towards the perpetrators.
Here’s a checklist of some different related incidents that occurred earlier this yr:
Richmond Hill incident: In July, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at a Vishnu Temple within the Richmond Hill neighbourhood of Canada was desecrated. It had been on the web site for practically 30 years with none points, mentioned the chairman of the temple. The Indian Consulate in Toronto mentioned that it had approached the Canadian authorities for an investigation into the problem.
Radio host attacked: Joti Singh Mann, a Punjabi radio host primarily based in Brampton, was attacked by three folks in August this yr. They hacked at him with axes and a machete whereas he was heading for work, leading to Mann dropping his huge toe and affected by long-term hand accidents.
Toronto scholar shot useless: Kartik Vasudev, a 21-year-old scholar from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, was shot useless in Toronto as he stepped out of a metro station to hail a bus on April 7. The Canadian police arrested a 39-year-old man in reference to the case later.
Kapurthala lady killed: Harmandeep Kaur, a 25-year-old lady from Kapurthala, died in March after being attacked by a Canadian nationwide. She was allegedly hit on the pinnacle with a rod. Kaur had been working as a personal safety guard after finishing her research in Canada.
Deepak Punj attacked: An Indo-Canadian media particular person Deepak Punj was attacked within the Better Toronto Space (GTA) in February. He was attacked by 3 folks whereas he was heading to work.
MEA points advisory
Paying attention to these growing crimes, the Indian Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory on September 23 for Indian nationals and college students in Canada.
Advisory for Indian Nationals and College students from India in Canadahttps://t.co/dOrqyY7FgN pic.twitter.com/M0TDfTgvrG
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 23, 2022
The advisory learn: “In view of the growing incidences of crimes as described above, Indian nationals and college students from India in Canada and people continuing to Canada for journey/ training are suggested to train due warning and stay vigilant.”
The advisory had additionally come days after media reviews of a “Khalistan referendum” in Canada. In response, the official spokesperson of the MEA Arindam Bagchi had mentioned that it was a “farcical train” held by “extremist and radical parts”.