A cinema in Oakville has been forced to cancel screenings of Indian films following two violent attacks in the span of a week. Film.ca Cinemas was first targeted on September 25 in an arson attack, followed by a shooting incident on October 2.

Authorities believe the attacks are linked to the theatre’s screening of South Asian films.

Details of the attacks

According to Halton Regional Police, the first incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. on September 25. Two suspects were caught on surveillance footage pouring a flammable liquid at the exterior doors of the cinema and setting it on fire. The flames caused moderate damage to the building’s entrance but were contained before spreading further.

Security footage released by the theatre shows a grey SUV making multiple visits to the site bef

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