Religious Leaders Safety Beyond Borders: Protecting Vulnerable Travelers, A Call to Action

In an era where global citizenship defines our collective responsibility, it becomes imperative to prioritize the safety of our citizens and particularly the senior population who embark on journeys across the globe.  This demographic, enriched with religious leaders and community elders,  embarking on spiritual quests, unfortunately, find themselves increasingly susceptible to acts of violence and discrimination. The disturbing rise in hate crimes, fueled by radical ideologies, demands a concerted response from our governments and law enforcement agencies. These entities must intensify efforts to shield these venerable travelers from harm, ensuring swift and equitable justice in the face of cross-border hate crimes. The imposition of fear and violence upon religious elders is not only reprehensible but demands accountability and rigorous legal action.  

Regrettably, incidents targeting religious leaders during their travels have not been adequately addressed, leaving a void in our moral and civic duty to protect these pillars of our communities.  It is our duty to elevate public consciousness and galvanize support for the comprehensive safeguarding of religious leaders, allowing them to explore the world's wonders without fear. The escalation of crimes against this group, who often find themselves in vulnerable positions during travel due to their age and aging physical abilities, is alarming. Such malevolence manifests through theft, fraud, violence, and both psychological and physical hate crimes, leaving scars on those who have dedicated their lives to service. 

A harrowing illustration of this issue is the attack on a 78-year-old Hindu leader and his 75-year-old spouse in Sri Lanka, a crime with ties to criminal networks spanning Canada, England, and India. This incident underscores the complexities of prosecuting crimes that cross international borders, often resulting in justice evading grasp, falling through the cracks. It is a clarion call to the Canadian government and its counterparts in Europe, India, and Sri Lanka to adopt a more accountable stance towards crimes plotted within their jurisdictions yet executed abroad. The well orchestrated collaboration between these nations in prosecuting offenders will send a potent message globally, deterring acts of hate and fostering an environment where religious leaders can travel in peace and security. 

We ardently appeal to the relevant authorities in Canada, Europe, India, and Sri Lanka to expedite their response to this pressing issue and take immediate action. By safeguarding the rights and well-being of religious leaders, we not only honor their contributions to society but also reinforce our commitment to peace, harmony, and the sanctity of life across national boundaries.

• Honorable Mr. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
• Honorable Mr. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Official Opposition of Canada
• Honorable Mr. Gary Anandasangary, Member of Parliament (Canada)
• Honorable Mr. Vijay Thanigasalm, Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario)
• Honorable Ms. Melanie Joly, Minster of Foreign Affairs of Canada
• Honorable Mr. Shaun Chen - Member of Parliament
• Honorable Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
• Officer Mike Duheme, RCMP Canada
• Chief Myron Demkiw, Toronto Police Service
• Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Police Service
• IGP T.M.W.D. Thennakoon, Sri Lanka Police Head
• Chief John Campbell, Thames River Police, England
• His Eminence Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo

February 24th 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal attack on Guru Mr. and Mrs. Subramaniam, we launch our campaign as the foreign perpetrators are roaming freely till this day. 

Contact Info: gurusamyfamilyandfriends@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 1.0 - Mr. Guru Subramaniam degree from prestigious University in Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 2.0 - Mr. Guru Subramaniam's lifetime community service recognized by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 3.0a - Ongoing Court Document from Sri Lanka. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 3.0b - Ongoing Court document from Sri Lanka. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 4.0 - Special Task Force from Jaffna uncovered the conspiracy and apprehended the hitmen squad in Sri Lanka. (Picture courtesy Veerakesari)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 5.0 - Gurusamy addressing devotees at Sri Ayyappa Temple - Toronto, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 6.0 - Gurusamy at Sri Ayyappa Temple - Toronto Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7.0 - Gurusamy at Sri Ayyappa Temple - Toronto Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 8.0 - Gurusamy few days after the murder attempt - Sri Lanka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 9.0 - Gurusamy blessing devotees - Toronto Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10.0 - Gurusamy at Sri Ayyappa Place of worship - Toronto Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11 - Gurusamy few days prior to attack - Sri Lanka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 12 - Gurusamy at medical facility in Canada 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 13 - Sri Ayyappa Samajam of Canada - Guru Mr. Subramaniam preaches peace, love, religion, and and spirituality to thousands of devotees at this place of worship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 14 - Sri Ayyappa Samajam of Canada, place of worship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 15 - Condemnation from the Sri Ayyappa Samajam of Ontario