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A shocking hate incident unfolded in Halifax this past Saturday when a man with bagpipes deliberately struck a parked car belonging to Shalu Shajan, an Indo-Canadian resident. The confrontation escalated as the attacker shouted racist slurs, threatened Shajan’s safety, and demanded to know if he had permanent residency — all while physically assaulting the vehicle. Witnesses confirmed the aggression and racial animus, prompting Shajan to call 911 and report it as a hate crime. Police are now investigating whether bias motivated the attack, which comes amid rising reports of anti-South Asian racism in Canada. Shajan, who says this was the first time he feared for his life, is determined to speak out and seek justice — a stance echoed by community groups warning that such acts harm not just individuals but entire communities.

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