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An Indian national was stabbed to death in Rockland, near Ottawa on Saturday morning. The news was confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Canada.
In a post on X, the Embassy said that the suspect was taken into custody following the incident. In the past, New Delhi has raised concerns about the safety of Indians in Canada.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police have stated a suspect has been taken into custody," the embassy said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin,” the statement further reads.
The motive of the suspect and further details of the incident were not immediately known. The incident took place at a time when diplomatic ties between India and Canada were not in a good place.
According to CBC News, one person died in Clarence-Rockland, and a second was arrested. However, it is still unclear whether it is the same incident the Indian embassy referred to in its post.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsIn the CBC report, police said that the incident took place near Lalonde Street just before 3 pm Friday (local time). The authorities are yet to reveal whether the suspect will face charges or not.
The Ontario Provincial Police have notified Rockland residents to anticipate an increased police presence in the area, adds the report.