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Canadian Leaders Condemn Edmonton Gurdwara Attack, Two Injured
Two men were hurt in a stabbing at a Sikh place of worship in Edmonton, Canada.
The incident happened early in the morning during prayers.
A man allegedly disrupted the prayers before a wedding ceremony.
Police arrived and arrested someone at the scene.
The two injured men were treated by emergency workers.
Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the violence.
Police have not yet said why the attack happened or whether it was motivated by hate.
Two adult men were stabbed inside Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in Edmonton.
The incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. during morning prayers before a wedding ceremony.
Police arrested a man at the scene near 14 Street and Horsehill Road.
The victims’ injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack; police have not announced a motive.
- Who
- Two adult men were injured, and police arrested a man at the scene. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack.
- What
- A man allegedly disrupted morning prayers, after which two men were stabbed inside a gurdwara.
- Where
- Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple near 14 Street and Horsehill Road in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- When
- Saturday, shortly after 5 a.m.
- Why
- The motive has not been announced; police have also not said whether the incident is being investigated as hate-motivated.
Key facts
- Location
- Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple, Edmonton
- Injured
- Two adult men
- Injury severity
- Non-life-threatening
- Police response
- A man was arrested at the scene
- Reported time
- Shortly after 5 a.m. on Saturday
- Political response
- Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack
- Motive
- Not announced by police
Quotes
Pierre Poilievre
Leader of the opposition in Canada
“The violent attack that occurred at the Sikh temple in Edmonton, which left two people injured, is horrific and deserves our strongest condemnation. All people in Canada must be able to practice their religion in peace and security. The perpetrator of this attack must be held fully accountable for their actions before the justice system, and the authorities must shed full light on the motives behind this violence. We wish a complete and swift recovery to the victims and are wholeheartedly with ‘”
thehansindia.com
“The attack at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton this morning is appalling. My thoughts are with the two people who were injured and the wider community that is shaken by this terrible event. No one should ever feel unsafe in their place of worship. I want to thank the Edmonton Police Service for their swift response.”
thehansindia.com
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