A man has been charged with public incitement of hatred after a video captured someone calling for groups to storm Sikh temples during a demonstration in Brampton earlier this week.
Peel police have ordered demonstrators at a Hindu temple in Brampton to disperse after a weapon was seen by officers.
“Following the demonstrations, several videos began to circulate online which captured several offences taking place including a video of an individual using a loudspeaker inciting violence and hate,” Peel police Const. Tyler Bell-Morena said in a video statement.Police then launched an investigation, which resulted in the arrest of 57-year-old Ranendra Lal Banerjee
He added, “Peel Regional Police respects the rights of all people to assemble lawfully and peacefully. However, violence and criminality are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Our service will fully investigate any such incidents.” Politicians from all levels of government have condemned the recent incidents. Ontario municipalities are now considering creating a bylaw that would prohibit protests near institutions such as places of worship and schools.
The Hindu temple confirmed that it suspended one of its priests for allegedly promoting hateful speech.
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