Video: Hindu Devotees Assaulted by Canadian Cops During Peaceful Protest

A peaceful protest turned violent as Canadian police clashed with Hindu devotees demonstrating against an attack on a temple in Brampton. Videos shared by journalist Daniel Bordman show police officers using force against the protesters, many of whom were waving the Indian flag.

Canadian police arresting the very Hindus who called them for protection from the Khalistanis.

Tell me with a straight face, the state apparatus isn't compromised in Canada.pic.twitter.com/y75EY5kvWe

— Yew's Finest (@FinestYew) November 4, 2024

Incident Details

The protest was organized in response to a recent attack on a Hindu temple by a pro-Khalistan mob. The temple hosted a consular camp co-organized by the High Commission of India when the incident occurred.

According to Bordman, the officers were at the temple to restore order following altercations between Khalistani supporters and members of the Hindu community. Still, they were seen “punching” templegoers and “beating them with batons”.

BREAKING: The RCMP start attacking Hindu worshippers on their own temple grounds in Surrey BC.
Watch as an RCMP officer goes into the crowd to go after Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect the Khalistanis who came to harass the temple goers on Diwali. Punching Hindus… pic.twitter.com/uugAJun59q

— Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) November 4, 2024

Eyewitness Accounts

One video shows a bearded officer charging at a man and then punching him, seemingly without provocation. A woman who caught the incident on camera accused the police of targeting only Hindu community members while shielding Khalistani protesters.

Khalistani terrorists attacked Hindu devotees at a temple, and instead of taking action against them @JustinTrudeau ordered his police to beat & arrest Hindus.

Many Hindus are first beaten by Khalistanis & then by the police.

Canada has completely turned into a banana republic. pic.twitter.com/DwFda1QREr

— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) November 4, 2024

“The police were outnumbered by the Khalistani extremists and made no arrests after the incident,” said Nayan Bramhabhatt, a priest at the Hindu Sabha Mandir.

Official Responses

Peel Regional Police addressed the protest on X, stating that police presence was beefed up at the temple to maintain public order. Chief Nishan Duraiappah stated, “We respect the right to protest in a peaceful and safe manner but will not tolerate violence and criminal acts” .

We Stand With Hindus In Canada 🇨🇦 #canada #Khalistan pic.twitter.com/wQIpLlUzzc

— Desidudewithsign (@Nikhilsingh21_) November 4, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the attack on Hindu devotees, calling acts of violence unacceptable in Canada. Several Canadian lawmakers and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad demanded strict action against those involved.

Community Reaction

The Hindu community in Brampton is now scared to visit temples, with many feeling unprotected by local law enforcement. “The police in the area were completely ineffective in protecting the minorities and failed to create adequate security arrangements,” Bramhabhatt added.

We strongly condemn the violent attack on Brampton's Hindu Sabha Temple by Khalistani extremists. This unprovoked assault threatens not only Hindu-Canadian devotees but the very fabric of Canada’s social harmony. Hindus and Sikhs share a deep bond rooted in shared culture and… pic.twitter.com/WLHoQzRcWq

— Hindu Sikh Forum Canada (@HinduSikhCanada) November 4, 2024

The incident has sparked outrage and calls for better protection of religious minorities in Canada. The High Commission of India has also expressed its disappointment over handling the situation.