2 injured in gurdwara stabbing in Canada's Edmonton; PM Carney calls attack 'appalling'
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, by a suspect with a history of violent offenses. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack, emphasizing that places of worship should remain safe spaces.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the security of religious institutions in Canada.
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada. The accused has been arrested but is yet to be identified.The knife attack took place at Nanaksar Gurdwara around 5 am local time (12:00 BST) on Friday morning when a man entered the premises and tried to access the prayer area, BBC reported, citing police. The man was detained as "quick acting witnesses" intervened and constrained him before police arrived.On being prevented from entering the prayer area by two male patrons of the Gurdwara, the man stabbed them. The victims are aged 75 and 51, respectively, and suffered minor injuries but are in stable condition.The motive behind the attack is being investigated.
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