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After the incident of vandalism and attack targeting the famous Nanaksar Gurdwara located in Canada, there is a lot of anger among the Sikh community and Indian immigrants. Taking immediate cognizance of this sensitive matter, the country’s leadership has expressed strong condemnation. The government has issued a clear statement saying that no citizen should feel unsafe or afraid at their place of worship or prayer and protecting religious places is the top priority of law and order.
What is the entire incident of attack on Nanaksar Gurudwara?
According to the incident, the Nanaksar Gurudwara complex was targeted by anti-social elements, causing damage to property and creating an atmosphere of panic among the devotees present there.
Local police and security agencies have reached the spot and started investigation and it is also being looked at from the possible angle of hate crime. As soon as information about the incident was received, the Gurudwara management and the local migrant community gathered and demanded increased security and immediate arrest of the culprits.
Government’s strict message on security of religious places
Responding to this incident, the Prime Minister gave a strong message against the increasing intolerance and hate activities in the country. He said that Canada is a multicultural and inclusive society, where people of every religion and community have the right to practice their faith with complete freedom and security.
He has directed the police administration to comprehensively review the security arrangements of all religious places—gurudwaras, temples, mosques and churches—and increase police patrolling in sensitive areas so that such incidents can be prevented in future.
Concern among Sikh community and NRIs
The increase in incidents of attacks and vandalism on religious places in various countries in recent months has alarmed the Indian diaspora. Nanaksar Gurudwara is not only a place of prayer but also a major center of langar and social service for the local community.
Community leaders have appealed to the administration not to be limited to mere statements but to take legal action at the ground level against such elements who are trying to disturb peace and harmony.
Assurance of prompt legal action against the culprits
Local police and investigating agencies have intensified the process of identifying the suspects on the basis of CCTV footage and eyewitness statements. Officials say that anyone spreading hatred or damaging places of worship will not be spared and a case will be registered against them under strict sections.