In a shocking incident at an Ontario library, a hijab-wearing woman was attacked by another woman who attempted to remove her hijab and set it on fire using a lighter. The victim described the experience as an absolute horror, expressing disbelief that her peaceful library visit turned into a traumatic event. Authorities arrested the assailant shortly after the incident, charging her with assault and probation violations. The National Council of Canadian Muslims is urging law enforcement to investigate this attack as a hate crime, pointing to a disturbing trend of increasing Islamophobia in the community.
"I never imagined that a visit to my favourite, quiet corner of the library would turn into one of the most terrifying moments of my life."
"I can't stop thinking, 'What if the lighter had worked? What if my hijab had caught on fire?'"
"It is an outrage that this kind of violence has become a regular occurrence in our community. Incidents of Islamophobia have increased exponentially in recent years."
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