A Hindu temple near Toronto where violence erupted over the weekend was the site of another demonstration this week that police broke up after they say weapons were spotted in the crowd. Peel Regional Police said in social media updates that the demonstration in Brampton,

In response to extremist activities in Canada, Donald Best backed India's concerns over unchecked immigration policies. He noted the rising influence of Khalistani separatists and emphasized the detrimental effects on Canada's social services and overall stability.

The prime ministers of India and Canada condemned violence that broke out on Sunday at a Hindu temple near Toronto at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries.Videos posted on social media appeared to show people hitting each other with flagpoles and throwing punches in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.