Indo-Canadian groups hold meetings with law enforcement agencies over policing, rising Hinduphobia

Toronto: Indo-Canadian community groups have held meetings with Canadian law enforcement agencies and apprised them of their concerns over two-tier policing and a rise of Hinduphobia in the country. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} These meetings were held with the Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crime Unit on Saturday as well as with Peel Regional Police in Ontario and Surrey Police Service in British Columbia. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The PRP chief “acknowledged the fear and distrust felt by community” said the force intends “to build the trust back”. The matter of PRP Sergeant Harinder Sohi participating in the pro-Khalistan protest was also raised and Duraiappah clarified the officer’s “conduct is subject to review and investigation by Peel Regional Police Professional Standards”. Victims and eyewitness to the November 3 assault participated in the meeting and PRP “requested the delegation’s assistance in conveying to community that reported incidents will be thoroughly investigated and to encourage community members to report and/or provide all evidence such as videos, photos, social media posts to the police.” {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Meeting coordinator and president of the Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada Vijay Jain said the discussion “marked a constructive step forward” and the community “expects continued engagement and immediate, tangible results to rebuild trust and ensure safety”.