In a series of unfortunate and concerning events overseas, Hindu temples, which are meant to be places of peace and reverence, are now finding themselves under threat. Recent actions in Canada have again shed light on the growing tension between certain Khalistan supporters and the Indian community abroad.

Surrey, a bustling city nestled on the Canada-US border, witnessed yet another act of violation against a Hindu temple. This temple, like many others, serves as a spiritual haven for the Hindu community living in Canada. However, the tranquility of this space was recently shattered when Khalistani activists decided to display their propaganda on its doors.

The disturbing incident was captured in a video which has now spread like wildfire across various social media platforms. The unsettling footage shows two individuals, their faces obscured with masks, brazenly sticking posters on the entrance of the temple. The contents of these posters are not only alarming but also instigate further division and unrest.

Central to this campaign is Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani activist who met a tragic end on June 18th, 2023, in Surrey itself. The posters, which have Nijjar’s image front and center, label him as a “martyr.” Accompanying the portrayal of Nijjar as a hero, the posters vehemently demand a referendum concerning his untimely death. The underlying message hints at India's alleged participation in his assassination, urging for an inquiry.

However, the story doesn't start or end with Nijjar. Only a few days earlier, another Khalistani activist named Avtar Khanda breathed his last in a UK hospital under circumstances that many consider suspicious.

Both Nijjar and Khanda had been marked by the Indian government as individuals of concern due to their terrorist activities. It's worth noting that they weren’t randomly singled out. The Indian government, in an effort to keep its citizens informed, had released a list comprising 41 individuals identified as terrorists. The names of both these activists figured prominently on that list. They weren’t just names on a sheet; they were actively involved in organizing protests outside Indian diplomatic missions and were believed to fund and plan terrorist activities in India.

Diving a bit deeper into Nijjar's background, he originally belonged to the Jalandhar district located in Punjab, a state in India. Over the years, he became intricately associated with 'Sikhs for Justice', an entity that vociferously advocates for Khalistan, a separate Sikh state. He chose Canada as his residence, living there for a significant amount of time.

While everyone is entitled to their beliefs and political views, targeting places of worship is a disturbing trend. Such incidents not only spread fear among the communities but also threaten the fabric of multicultural societies like Canada. The Hindu community, like all others, deserves the right to worship without fear or intimidation.