Ottawa: On a day when Khalistani elements attacked devotees outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, there were also reports of violent disruptions orchestrated outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto. 
The High Commission of India in Ottawa condemned the violent disruptions orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp in Brampton, near Toronto.
In a statement, the High Commission of India in Ottawa said, &ldquo;It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work being organized by our Consulates with the fullest cooperation of local co-organizers.
&ldquo;We also remain very concerned for the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organized in the first place. Despite these efforts by anti-India elements, our Consulate was able to issue more than 1,000 life certificates to the Indian and Canadian applicants...&rdquo;
The statement went on to add that there were attempts to disrupt similar camps held at Vancouver and Surrey on November 02 and 03.
A 60-metre buffer zone was created around one of Vancouver&rsquo;s largest gurdwaras following an order passed by the British Columbia Supreme Court as Sikh extremist groups planned to create ruckus during a consular camp.
Local media reported that the authorities at the Ross Street gurdwara had sought a pre-emptive injunction ahead of two consular camps planned for November 02. This came amid growing tensions between Canada and India that New Delhi has attributed to &ldquo;vindictive campaign&rdquo; unleashed by the government led by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, last year.
The Khalsa Diwan Society, which runs the gurdwara, said in court documents that it expects &ldquo;intense protests&rdquo; at both the consular camps. The documents submitted in the court mentioned, such camps are organized annually and help &ldquo;seniors of Indian descent to complete administrative tasks with the Government of India, primarily in relation to their pensions, without the need for attending in person at the Indian consulate.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, a protest by Khalistani extremists near the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton escalated into violence on Sunday, with attendees of the temple reportedly attacked.
The incident has prompted widespread condemnation from various political leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has also spoken out against the attack.
Despite the lack of arrests in connection with Brampton&rsquo;s Hindu Sabha temple violence, Peel Police maintained a visible presence, with dozens of officers stationed outside the temple on Sunday noon.
Trudeau wrote, &ldquo;The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident.&rdquo;
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Consular camps are held in Ottawa to assist Indian and Canadian nationals every year

Hindu devotees were also attacked at temples in Brampton and Surrey

Disruptions outside Ottawa consular camp; Indian High Commission slams incident

Hindu devotees were also attacked at temples in Brampton and Surrey

November 4, 2024 | 11:13 IST