Edmonton police holding town hall to address violent threats against South Asian community

An Edmonton Police Service shoulder badge in Edmonton on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

By Cole Fortner

Posted July 15, 2025 4:07 pm.

Edmonton police will be holding a town hall to address concerns regarding threats being made against the South Asian community.

Police say they have received a number of reports from members of the South Asian community, claiming they have been threatened with violence.

Investigators are hoping the town hall will shed new light, and they are asking anyone who has been experiencing threats of violence to come forward.

EPS says the town hall with take place on July 28, and anyone who is interested in attending can register online.

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