{
  "id": 2421636,
  "title": "Two people stabbed during attack at Edmonton Sikh temple; suspect in custody",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/two-people-stabbed-during-attack-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-suspect-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:49:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/police-presence-edmontons-nanaksar-gurdwara-sikh-organization-morning-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals were injured and a suspect has been apprehended following an early morning attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton. Police received a 911 call at 5:08 a.m. and responded to a reported stabbing at the Sikh temple located near 14 Street and Horsehill Rd. Upon arrival, an adult male suspect was apprehended. According to officials, two adult males were treated on scene for non-life-threatening injuries. The gurdwara was closed to the public as the investigation continued. The Edmonton Police Service is awaiting additional information regarding the circumstances and motive behind the incident. The WSO has expressed concern over the rising anti-Sikh hate in Canada and has called on Edmonton police to investigate if hate or bias played a role in the attack. They are also urging governments to enhance security measures at places of worship. The WSO President, Danish Singh, stated that while the incident is deeply troubling, they are not surprised by such events. The Edmonton Police Service will provide an update at 2 PM, which can be watched live on CityNews 24/7.",
  "summary": "Two people are hurt and a suspect is in custody after an apparent attack during early morning prayers at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton on Friday. Edmonton police got a 911 call at 5:08 a.m. Northeast Branch Patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in the area of 14 Street and […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBC Canada",
        "title": "2 injured in 'violent incident' at Edmonton Sikh Temple, World Sikh Organization of Canada says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-injured-in-violent-incident-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-world-sikh",
        "published": "2026-08-21T16:52:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Two stabbed at Sikh temple in Edmonton, police make arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/two-stabbed-at-sikh-temple-in-edmonton-police-make-arrest",
        "published": "2026-08-21T17:25:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "2 men stabbed at Sikh temple in Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-men-stabbed-at-sikh-temple-in-canada",
        "published": "2026-08-21T17:55:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/two-injured-in-stabbing-attack-at-canada-sikh-temple",
        "published": "2026-08-21T18:27:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "2 men stabbed during prayers at Sikh temple in north Edmonton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-north-edmonton",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:13:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}