Groups Carrying Khalistani Flags Disrupt Diwali Festivities In Canada, Throw Stones: Report
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The incident raised concerns of a targeted attack fueled by religious hatred (Representational)Ontario, Canada: Groups allegedly carrying Khalistani flags gate-crashed the Diwali festivities in Canada's Brampton and started hurling stones at the people celebrating the festival, Khalsa Vox reported.The incident has come to light at a time when New Delhi has sent out a terse message to Canada, asking it to crack down on extremist elements back home and curb attacks on places of worship.The incident raised concerns of a targeted attack fueled by religious hatred and not merely an internal community attack, as was initially suggested by the police, the report stated, adding that the incident stoked anger among the affected community.Khalsa Vox quoted an observer as saying, "It is very...