Two injured in Edmonton Gurdwara attack

Two injured in Edmonton Gurdwara attack

Two people were injured after an attack at a Sikh gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, police said.

Canadian authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. Police said the injured men, aged 75 and 51, suffered injuries but remain in stable condition and are not in life-threatening danger.

The police Hate Crimes Unit has also joined the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and whether it involved a hate-related motive.

According to the gurdwara administration, the attacker first targeted a religious leader and then assaulted an elderly volunteer. The incident caused concern among members of the Sikh community and prompted police to respond to the place of worship.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack and the circumstances that led to the violence. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.