Man arrested in Sikh temple stabbing was released from prison Thursday
A 27-year-old man was arrested following a stabbing incident at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada. The suspect had been released from federal prison shortly before the attack, and authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.
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The attack has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns regarding public safety and religious freedom.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Man arrested in double stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple was just released from federal prison: police Whatever the suspect's motivations, the incident attracted condemnation from Sikh leaders across Canada and around the world, as well as Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack
The Gurdwara Nanaksar is seen from the Horse Hill area of northeast Edmonton, Alta., on Monday, February 25, 2013. Photo by File Photo / Postmedia Article content The man arrested after a stabbing at a Sikh Temple in Edmonton had moments before been spotted walking in traffic on a major highway and had recently been released from federal prison on assault charges.
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