CAIR-CAN Condemns Vandalism at Brampton Sikh School
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:28 am
- For immediate release -
(Ottawa, Canada – July 11th, 2012) - The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) today condemned the recent vandalism of Khalsa Community School in Brampton, Ontario. According to a report, vandals spray-painted a swastika and KKK on the exterior gymnasium wall.
“CAIR-CAN stands firmly with all Canadians in denouncing this act of racist vandalism. We wish to express our solidarity with the Sikh community and all victims of such intolerant and divisive acts.
“CAIR-CAN urges local politicians and security officials in Brampton, as well as provincial and federal governments, to work together to continue to combat all forms of racism and hate-motivated crimes. We call on law enforcement to send a strong message against hate crimes and intolerance,” said CAIR-CAN Executive Director Ihsaan Gardee.
“We also urge school administrators and community leaders to remain vigilant and to immediately report suspicious behaviour to the proper authorities in order to establish a clear record of such incidents.”
CAIR-CAN is a national, non-profit, grassroots organization striving to be a leading voice that enriches Canadian society through Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights.
CONTACT: Ihsaan Gardee, CAIR-CAN Executive Director, 613.254.9704; 613.853.4111