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Two People Stabbed During Attack at Edmonton Sikh Temple; Suspect in Custody
Two adult men were treated on scene after an apparent attack during early morning prayers, and police arrested a suspect.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, two men were stabbed at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in Edmonton at about 5 a.m. during early morning prayers. Northeast Branch Patrol officers arrested one male suspect upon arrival at the scene near 14 Street and Horsehill Road.
- The incident follows several recent reports involving Alberta's Sikh community, including threatening calls to two Calgary gurdwaras and the reported assault of a Sikh truck driver at an Edmonton Walmart earlier this month.
- Paramedics treated the two victims for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene, and police will provide an update at 2 PM on CityNews 24/7.
- WSO President Danish Singh stated the organization is "deeply troubled" by the attack and is urging Edmonton police to investigate whether hate or bias played a role in the incident.
- The Nanaksar Sikh Temple remains closed to the public during the investigation, while the organization is calling on governments to strengthen security measures at places of worship across Canada.
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The attack took place at the Gurdwara Nanaksar Temple in Edmonton on Friday morning.
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