Toronto man charged with hate crime after Brampton protests
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A 57-year-old Toronto man is facing a hate crime charge and two other men are wanted on conspiracy charges in connection with a large demonstration that required police intervention on Monday near a Hindu temple in Brampton.
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Peel Regional Police said officers responded to a demonstration at Hindu Sabha Mandir on The Gore Rd. in Brampton on Monday. That was the same day when Peel’s public order unit was mobilized to “ensure the safety of all participants” after weapons were allegedly spotted in the crowd while Sikh and Hindu protesters held rallies in the area.
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Const. Tyler Bell-Morena said order was restored when both crowds dispersed.
“Following the demonstration, several videos began to surface online which captured several offences taking place, including a video of an individual using a loudspeaker inciting violence and hate,” Bell-Morena said in a video posted on the service’s YouTube account.
A statement from police said the person was allegedly calling for groups to storm Sikh temples.
Ranendra Lal Banerjee was arrested on Wednesday and charged with public incitement of hatred. He was later released with conditions.
Police have also issued arrest warrants for Armaan Gahlot, 24, of Kitchener, and Arpit (no surname), 22, of no fixed address, for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, conspiracy to commit assault with a weapon and conspiracy to commit mischief.
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