Indo-Canadian Groups Condemn Kashmir Terror Attack, Urge Canadian Leaders to Speak Out

A brutal terror attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of innocent civilians has sparked strong condemnation from Indo-Canadian organizations, as Canadian political leaders remained silent into Tuesday night. The attack, which occurred in Anantnag, south of Srinagar, left multiple victims dead or injured, drawing outrage from community groups across Canada.

Indo-Canadian organizations, including the Hindu Canadian Foundation and the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC), expressed deep sorrow and anger as the details of the attack unfolded. The Hindu Canadian Foundation called the massacre “an utterly reprehensible act of barbarism” and demanded a strong response from Canadian political leadership, civil society, and the international community.

“This is an atrocious crime against humanity that demands universal outrage,” the foundation said, urging immediate condemnation and decisive action. “Inaction is complicity — justice requires immediate and resolute action.”

The CHCC echoed these sentiments, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by Hindu communities in conflict regions. “We call on Canadian leaders and global human rights organizations to condemn this atrocity and ensure that steps are taken to safeguard vulnerable populations,” the organization said in a statement.

The Coalition of Hindus of North America also expressed horror at the attack, urging Canadian lawmakers to publicly denounce the violence and push for accountability from institutions and individuals that, they argue, enable such acts of hate.

Canada India Foundation chair Ritesh Malik stressed the need for a unified global stance against terrorism. “This is high time for sincere collective responsibility among all nations,” Malik said, adding that coordinated international action is essential to confront extremism in all its forms.

Community leaders plan to hold a protest over the weekend in response to the attack, calling on politicians from all parties to express solidarity with the victims, especially as the April 28 federal election approaches.

As of late Tuesday night, neither Prime Minister Mark Carney nor leaders from the Liberal or Conservative parties had issued official statements addressing the attack or the calls from Canada’s Indo-Canadian community.