Clash at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton

A violent clash occurred during a visit by Indian consular officials at the Hindu Sabha Mandir Temple in Brampton, Canada, coinciding with the post-Diwali celebrations. Protesters, waving pro-Khalistan flags, attempted to prevent the officials from attending a life certificate issuance camp, leading to a physical altercation between pro-Khalistani protesters and supporters of the Indian community. The police presence struggled to control the situation, resulting in a melee that spilled into the parking lot, injuring a police officer in the process. This confrontation marks a troubling escalation in public clashes within the Indian diaspora, highlighting underlying tensions over nationalistic sentiments in Canada.