A movie theatre in Ontario, Canada, has suspended the screening of Indian films after being targeted in two separate attacks — an arson attempt and a shooting attack — within a week.

Authorities at Film.ca Cinemas in Oakville said the incidents appeared to be linked to the screening of South Asian films in the theatre. The theatre subsequently withdrew new releases Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and They Call Him OG from its schedule.

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Arson attempt

The first attack took place on September 25 at around 5.20 am, when two suspects attempted to set fire to the theatre’s entrance using red gas cans.

Halton Regional Police said the fire was contained to the exterior, with the theatre s

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