Ottawa:
A Canadian police officer was suspended on Monday after a video went viral on social media displaying him collaborating in a pro-Khalistan protest outdoors a Hindu temple in Brampton, media experiences mentioned, quoting authorities.
The suspended Peel Regional Police officer, recognized as Harinder Sohi, was caught on digicam holding a Khalistan flag, whereas others within the protest chanted anti-India slogans, CBC Information reported.
Sohi was a Sergeant of the Peel Regional Police.
Media Relations Officer Richard Chin emailed CBC Information to say the police power is “conscious of a video circulating on social media which reveals an off-duty Peel Police officer concerned in an illustration”.
“This officer has since been suspended in accordance with the Group Security and Policing Act,” he mentioned.
“We’re investigating the circumstances in totality depicted within the video and are unable to supply additional data till this investigation is full.”
Peel Regional Police beforehand mentioned three individuals have been charged after violence erupted as Indian consular officers visited the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple on Sunday.
Movies circulating on social media seem to indicate demonstrators holding banners in assist of Khalistan, a proposed unbiased Sikh homeland in northern India, and clashing with different people, together with some holding India’s nationwide flag.
The movies seem to indicate fist fights and folks placing one another with poles on what seems to be the grounds surrounding the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple.
Peel police mentioned the occasion was ultimately moved to 2 different areas in neighbouring Mississauga, the place additional demonstrations additionally passed off.
On Sunday midday, Peel police mentioned they have been conscious of the protest and had elevated their presence on the Hindu Sabha Mandir temple to take care of public order and security.
“We respect the precise to protest peacefully and safely however won’t tolerate violence and legal acts,” Chief Nishan Duraiappah mentioned after the movies started circulating.
“Those who do take part on this exercise shall be pursued, arrested, and charged.”
The violence drew condemnations from Canadian political leaders in any respect ranges of presidency and likewise prompted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to problem a uncommon remark at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the 2 international locations.
Taking robust observe of the “deliberate assault”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought accountability from the Justin Trudeau-led Canadian authorities and anticipated it will guarantee justice and uphold the rule of regulation.
In a put up on X, PM Modi mentioned, “I strongly condemn the deliberate assault on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly makes an attempt to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence won’t ever weaken India’s resolve.”
In the meantime, the Minister of Exterior Affairs (MEA) mentioned it stays “deeply involved” concerning the security and safety of Indian nationals in Canada, including that it expects that these indulging in violence shall be prosecuted.
“We condemn the acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario yesterday. We name on the federal government of Canada to make sure that all locations of worship are protected against such assaults,” MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned.
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