Hundreds attend community meeting after slaying of Sikh temple president in Surrey, B.C.

Hundreds of people attended a community gathering on Monday at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., after its president, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was shot and killed. At the gathering on Monday, the atmosphere was tense and strained, with multiple people expressing concern over the safety of the Sikh community in the Lower Mainland. © Provided by cbc.ca Hardeep Singh Nijjar, second from right, is seen in this 2019 picture. © Provided by cbc.ca Community members at the Surrey, B.C. © Provided by cbc.ca Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a popular figure in the community, according to people who attended the meeting Monday.