Photo Source: Rishi Nagar's X account
Canada: Radio Journalist attacked in Calgary, Canada-India Foundation condemns attack
Maninder Singh Gill, founder president of Canada India Foundation condemned the attack
Babushahi Bureau
Calgary (Canada), September 30, 2024: Rishi Nagar, a radio editor at Canada-based FM Calgary, faced an attack from a group of unidentified youths while walking out of a meeting at the Rio banquet hall this afternoon. Nagar sustained injuries during the attack.As per the information, the attacker has been identified.
Maninder Singh Gill, founder president of Canada India Foundation strongly condemned the attack on Rishi Nagar.
"This attack is an attack on freedom of thought and media which cannot be tolerated in a civilized society. We demand Calgary police and the Alberta government that the culprits be arrested as soon as possible and imposed stringent legal action," said Maninder Singh Gill.
"Such violent incidents in our community are becoming common lately. Last week, a businessman also received a ransom call related to similar tensions at Dashmesh Gurudwara. We also urge the entire community and all the organizations to come forward openly against such violent actions," he added.