The World Sikh Organization of Canada reported a violent incident occurred at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in northeast Edmonton on Friday morning, resulting in injuries to two individuals. According to the organization’s statement released around 10:30 a.m. MT on Friday, an intruder entered the Gurdwara early in the morning and assaulted people inside.
The organization confirmed that two individuals were injured during the incident, and there were also reports of an attack on the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, a Sikh scripture. Edmonton police, who are currently on-site, have closed the Gurdwara to the public as investigations are ongoing.
In an advisory issued before 11 a.m., Edmonton police stated that they are looking into a stabbing incident that took place inside the temple. Northeast Branch Patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple located near 14 Street and Horsehill Rd. at 5:08 a.m.
Upon their arrival, they arrested an adult male suspect. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) treated two adult males at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by the police. The authorities are actively investigating the situation, with plans for a news conference later on Friday.
