Indo-Canadian groups voice safety fears after killing of Khalistan critic
Toronto, April 19 -- Indo-Canadian community groups have raised concerns with Canadian law enforcement following the killing of Nancy Grewal, an outspoken critic of pro-Khalistan elements in the country.
The meeting took place at the police headquarters in Windsor, Ontario. Those present included the chief of police for the township of LaSalle, where Grewal lived and was murdered. Also present were representatives of Windsor Police.
The groups involved in the discussions on Thursday were the Canadian chapter of the Coalition of Hindus of North America or CoHNA Canada, the Canadian Organisation for Hindu Heritage Education or CoHHE, Hindu Legacy, and Canada Hindu Vote.
"While investigations continue, it is indisputable that our community is shaken, and our sense of security shattered. We shared our concerns, our lived experiences, and the growing sense of fear within our community," a statement from the groups said.
It added that the discussion "focused on the multi-layered threat environment, including ideologically motivated intimidation and online-to-offline mobilization that has led to a significant trust deficit between residents and law enforcement."
They also called for policing to evolve "from reactive containment to proactive deterrence."
Grewal was a resident of LaSalle at the time of her murder. An outspoken critic of the Khalistan movement, she was found stabbed at a residence in the town of LaSalle in Ontario shortly before 9.30 pm on March 3.Ontario Provincial Police or OPP is conducting the investigation along with the LaSalle Police Service.
Police had earlier released CCTV footage from an episode of arson at her residence on November 8 last year. It showed an unidentified person dousing her front porch....
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