Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
One suspect is in custody, but police have not disclosed a possible motive.
Two men were injured in a stabbing attack at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada early Friday morning. Police confirmed a 27-year-old suspect has been arrested, though no motive was disclosed. The incident occurred around 05:00 local time at Nanaksar Gurdwara, after earlier reports of a man walking in traffic on a highway. Witnesses detained the suspect after he attempted to access the prayer area, confronting temple staff.
The victims, aged 75 and 51, are in stable condition. Police noted the suspect had a history of violent attacks and had recently been released from federal prison. The World Sikh Organization condemned the attack, emphasizing it comes amid rising anti-Sikh hate in Canada.
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