The violent clashes between Sikh activists and nationalist counterprotesters in Brampton, Ontario, have heightened fears of ongoing tensions among the area’s diverse South Asian community.
Local police have made five arrests following recent clashes, but community members remain concerned about the potential for further violence amid the ongoing political tensions.
The protests erupted after Indian officials visited the local temple, intensifying existing divisions between those supporting Sikh independence and Hindu nationalism.
Prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Narendra Modi condemned the violence, highlighting its broader implications for the multicultural fabric of Canadian society.
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