It is now time for Hindus to rise together and stop these acts because—batenge to katenge! The recent attack on Hindu temples in Canada by Khalistani terrorists is not an isolated phenomenon; it applies to everyone in the group. If we do not show there are consequences for such action, these attacks will still take place, be it in India or Canada. Khalistani Terrorism will keep rising!

Khalistani extremism is on the rise in Canada, most especially among the Sikh community that lives in Canada. Most of the Sikhs in Canada are tolerant and do not break the law, while a new group has cropped up that uses force to do the opposite. This group has up to now targeted Hindu temples, believing that they are agents of the opposition to their struggle.

Such recent vandalism and attacks on Hindu temples in Canada are shocking. In what appears to be hate crimes, a lot of statues were damaged, and threatening messages filled the temple walls. These acts are not mere rambling; they are actually planned as part of the regime whose aim is to perpetuate terror and assert dominance over the political formation of the Khalistani movement.

A Message of Intimidation

There is more than one reason why Khalistani militants choose to attack Hindu temples. They want to make threats to the Hindus living in Canada; let them know that the countries are in a position to make sure no action against them is taken. Secondly, these acts are for mobilising support with other Islamists due to the hatred common towards the two Sikhs.

The message is clear: if these attacks are not responded to, they will persist.

The Canadian authorities’ cooperation with the Indian authorities has been tight because of such incidents. India has time and again expressed concern over the rising threat of Khalistani terrorism in Canada and asked the Canadian authority to act tough on these organizations. However, the response has been considered insufficient most of the time, and the Canadian government seems to not do anything about this.

Most Hindu people feel their government has left them on their own. They consider the Canadian government’s lack of action against Khalistani radicals as the inability to defend its people. Not just that, this inaction also encourages the attackers while giving a signal that the government does not consider the safety of the Hindu community important.

So, what can we do? Obviously, the Hindu community has to wake up and fight against such attacks. It is now high time we stand up and demand for justice to be done. They simply need to be made aware of us, the situation, and what we would like changed regarding this issue.

The authorities of the communities should stage political rallies and use media platforms to streamline information and the truth about Khalistani terrorism. We also have to strive not only to engage in the creation of unity across the areas of interest with other organisations or groups that promote peace and cooperation.

Conclusion: Show Them the Consequences

These attacks on Hindu temples in Canada are a violent reminder that we cannot keep quiet anymore. Batenge to katenge! These donors and individuals cannot be allowed to go around flexing muscles, causing a lot of hardship, especially to innocent civilians, without facing the music. So we need to stop and do everything we can to prevent such violence from happening again and again.

For Hindus, it is about time that they unite with not only Canada but all over the world to defend their rights and fight for their temples. Let’s make it clear: we will not allow any kind of violence or threat, and equally, we will remain steadfast in our determination towards peace and harmony.