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Two people stabbed during attack at Edmonton Sikh temple; suspect in custody
Posted August 21, 2026 10:49 am.
Last Updated August 21, 2026 10:44 am.
Two people are hurt and a suspect is in custody after an apparent attack during early morning prayers at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton on Friday.
Edmonton police got a 911 call at 5:08 a.m. Northeast Branch Patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in the area of 14 Street and Horsehill Rd.
Upon arrival, an adult male suspect was located and arrested. Officials say two adult males were treated on scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police were on scene and the gurdwara was closed to the public as the investigation continued. WSO says it is awaiting further information about the circumstances and motive.
The incident comes amid several recent incidents 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.
WSO President Danish Singh said the organization has been warning that anti-Sikh hate is rising in Canada.
“We are deeply troubled by what has happened at Nanaksar Gurdwara this morning, but unfortunately we cannot say that we are surprised.”
WSO is calling on Edmonton police to investigate whether hate or bias played a role in the incident and is urging governments to strengthen security measures at places of worship.
Edmonton police will provide an update at 2 PM watch live on CityNews 24/7.
