Stabbing Suspect’s Release From Prison Hours Before Attack Was Legally Required: CSC

Stabbing suspect’s release from prison hours before attack was legally required: CSC

Authorities say they were required by law to release a man who was re-arrested following a double stabbing at an Edmonton Sikh temple.

Two Injured in Stabbing at Edmonton Gurdwara During Prayers

EDMONTON-Two men were stabbed inside a gurdwara in Canada’s Alberta province after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding ceremony, police and community representatives said. The attack occurred at the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple on the northeastern outskirts of Edmonton shortly after 5 a.m. The Edmonton Police Service said officers responding near 14 Street and Horsehill Road arrested a man at the scene. Emergency per…

Edmonton gurdwara attack heightens concerns over anti-Sikh hate in Canada

Open the article to view the coverage from Asia Samachar

Charges pending against suspect in Gurdwara stabbing

Charges are pending against a 27-year-old man accused of stabbing two people at an Edmonton Sikh Gurdwara. The stabbing took place shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday, August 21 and left two people injured. Police say that a male had entered the Gurdwara and attempted to access the prayer area when he was confronted by staff. The confrontation escalated and two male patrons of the Gurdwara were stabbed. The man was detained by witnesses until police…