Archive · 22 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Saturday, shortly after 5 a.m.
- Where
- Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple near 14 Street and Horsehill Road in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Why
- The motive has not been announced; police have also not said whether the incident is being investigated as hate-motivated.
- 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