The prime ministers of India and Canada condemned violence that broke out on Sunday at a Hindu temple near Toronto at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries. Videos posted on social media appeared to show people hitting each other with flagpoles and throwing punches in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.

The event, organised by the Indian consulate at Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre, was set for 17 November to allow Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs to renew life certificates – an important document that verifies the existence of an individual and is required for pension and non pension purposes.

The consular camp was to be held to enable Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs to renew their mandatory life certificates.

The consular camps, held by officials from India’s consulate in Toronto, were to be held at the Toronto Kali Bari and the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre on November 16 and November 17, r

Earlier this month, Khalistani radicals had attacked a group of devotees outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly denounced the “deliberate attack” on the Hindu temple,

The Brampton Triveni Mandir cancelled a life certificate event due to threats of violent protests, following a similar disruption at another Hindu temple. The temple cited intelligence from Peel Regional Police and expressed concern for the safety of the Hindu community in Canada.

The Triveni Community Centre has requested Peel Police to enhance security for the Brampton Triveni Mandir amidst threats to the Hindu community, following a violent incident at a nearby temple. Both PM Modi and Trudeau condemned the violence and emphasized the right to practice faith safely.