Ottawa bus incident prompts charges over hijab removal

April 14, 2025, 5:21 pm

In a disturbing episode unfolding on an Ottawa bus, a woman has been charged with assault and mischief after forcibly pulling a passenger’s hijab. Law enforcement details indicate that the encounter has raised serious concerns about personal safety and public conduct on transit systems, stirring broader discussions about respect and accountability in community spaces.


ottawacitizen.com / Woman charged after passenger’s hijab pulled off on Ottawa bus: police

Police say the woman was arrested and charged with assault, two counts of mischief interfering with lawful enjoyment and breach of probation.

winnipegfreepress.com / Woman charged after passenger’s hijab pulled on Ottawa bus: police


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