Elderly Sikh harassed by man in park in Canada; ‘disturbing’ viral video with 1.2 million views ignites widespread outrage
The Sikh man is heard asking to be left alone, but the man continues to disturb and follow him
Chandigarh, July 24
In a disturbing incident of racial aggression, an elderly Sikh man on a walk was allegedly harassed in a park in Canada.
🚨 Indians in Canada are experiencing these incidents often. pic.twitter.com/qrUSHqt7Vt
— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) July 23, 2024
In a viral video–shot by the accused and his face not visable–is heard making annoying voices trying to agitate the elderly.The Sikh man is heard asking to be left alone, but the man continues to disturb and follow him.
This is shocking. Didn’t expect this kind incidents happening in Canada.
— Global Statistics (@Heart_attack143) July 23, 2024
At one point of time, the Sikh man almost fell trying to walk away from the assaulter.
The incident has ignited widespread outrage and condemnation, with calls for justice and increased awareness about the alarming rise of harassment and racial attacks.
Not Happy with this incident.
Racism at its peak some action to be taken
This is happening all over and just need to be careful !!
— Aryan (@chinchat09) July 23, 2024
— Saurabh (@BobbyAkaGoat) July 23, 2024
— Sunny Reddy (@Sunnyreddy222) July 23, 2024
The video has over 1.2 million views and social media has expressed concern for the safety of Sikh community in Canada.
Shocking news!
That too, happening to an elderly man. That’s depressing.
This is really in very bad taste…. At least behave accordingly after seeing age of person… This is not the prank or anything… This is foolish… Shameful act 👎
Justin Trudeau where????
— CHE RAMSAMY (@A_n_b_e_S_i_vam) July 23, 2024
— Daily Dealzs (@dailydealzs) July 23, 2024
— Vivek Naskar (@vivek_naskar) July 23, 2024
— Arvind Raghava (@ArvindRaghava5) July 23, 2024
It also has comments from netizens urging Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to take decisive action against such incidents, also urging collective efforts to address the rising threat of racial attacks, emphasising that what happened to him could potentially happen to others.
However, a few questioned if the video was a “prank TikTok”.
Is it a content for his TikTok videos?
— Digvijay Singh Choudhary (@Digvijay_Crypto) July 23, 2024
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