Woman in Salwar Kameez Filmed Stealing Halloween Candy in Canada, Viral Video Sparks Racism Controversy | On trend

While India basked in the glory of Diwali celebrations, the West was also engrossed in Halloween celebrations. However, a rather unusual incident overshadowed the usual joy when a woman in Canada was filmed stealing candy for children. Wearing a traditional salwar kameez, she was seen going from house to house in the Cornell town of Markham, Ontario, secretly stealing sweets and even emptying bowls of treats for trick-or-treaters.

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Captured on camera

The incident, which occurred during Halloween night festivities, was captured on video and quickly gained attention on social media. Harrison Faulkner, a media personality and host of The Faulkner Show, shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Trick or Steal spotted in Markham, Ontario last night. What's going on?” Since then, the post has received more than 500,000 views and sparked a flood of comments and reactions from users.

Many social media users speculated about the woman's ethnicity, with some claiming she was of Indian descent. However, these claims remain unconfirmed. The footage shows her systematically raiding candy bowls, leaving many viewers amused and baffled.

Watch the clip here:

Reactions from the Internet

The online community reacted with a mix of disbelief and humor. One user quipped: “I guess she took 'trick or treating' a little too literally!” Another chimed in and said: “That's not what Halloween is about! Where are the kids supposed to get their candy?” A third added: “Imagine the kids' faces when they find their candy is gone!”

Many took to the comments to express their disbelief, with one person commenting: “I've seen it all now. What's next?” while another joked: “She might as well swap her heist outfit for a Halloween costume!” One user even cheekily suggested: “Maybe she thought she'd trick-or-treat herself !”

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Understanding Halloween

Celebrated annually on October 31st, Halloween has its roots in ancient Celtic festivals. Traditionally it marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed that the boundary between the living world and the spirit world became thinner during this time. To protect themselves from wandering ghosts, people lit bonfires and donned costumes.

In today's practice, families often leave bowls of candy outside their homes for trick-or-treaters to ensure that children can enjoy the festivities even if no one is home to answer the door.