Two injured in Edmonton Gurdwara stabbing, accused held; Canada PM expresses shock
The attack comes a week after police confirmed that they were looking into threat calls made to two Sikh gurdwaras in Calgary.
Two individuals were injured in a stabbing incident at a Sikh temple, Nanaksar Gurdwara, in Edmonton, Canada. The assailant, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested, though his identity has not yet been disclosed. The attack occurred around 5 am local time on Friday morning when the man attempted to gain access to the prayer area, only to be thwarted by two Gurdwara members.
He subsequently stabbed them, causing minor injuries. The victims, aged 75 and 51, are currently in stable condition. The motive behind the attack is under investigation. The 27-year-old suspect was released from a federal facility on August 20, having served time for aggravated assault and assaulting a peace officer. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed shock at the incident, stating in a post on X that the event is "appalling" and that "no person should feel unsafe in their place of worship."
He also praised the Edmonton Police Service for their prompt response and reiterated his support for the community affected by the tragedy. This incident follows a series of threat calls made to Sikh gurdwaras in Calgary the previous week.
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