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Mississauga Police Charge 29-Year-Old in Hate-Related Graffiti Case Near Children’s Park

Community leaders and advocacy groups say the incident reflects rising hostility toward Indo‑Canadians and are calling for consistent enforcement.

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Overview

  • Peel Regional Police arrested Freda Looker-Rilloraza, 29, and charged her with Mischief Over $5,000 following a Hate Crime Unit investigation.
  • The accused was released on conditions and is awaiting an appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice.
  • Police said the Sept. 22 graffiti on a telecommunications utility box at Webb Drive and Grand Park Drive carried derogatory remarks toward Muslims and Indians, including the phrase “Indian Rats.”
  • Mississauga councillor Dipika Damerla welcomed the charge, saying it sends a clear message that hate will not be tolerated.
  • The Coalition of Hindus of North America called the graffiti part of a broader pattern of intimidation against Indo‑Canadians, as reporting also points to survey data showing rising skepticism about new immigration.