Indian nationwide stabbed to demise in Canada’s Rockland; suspect held: Embassy

Whereas particulars of the incident weren’t identified instantly, the Indian embassy in Canada stated police has taken a suspect into custody.

“We’re deeply saddened by the tragic demise of an Indian nationwide in Rockland close to Ottawa, on account of stabbing. Police has said a suspect has been taken into custody. We’re in shut contact via a local people affiliation to supply all potential help to the bereaved kin,” the Indian embassy in Canada stated in a submit on X.

In keeping with Canadian information broadcaster CBC Information, one individual was useless in Clarence-Rockland and a second individual was arrested. It was not clear whether or not this was the incident which the Indian embassy was referring to in its submit on X.

The above-mentioned incident occurred close to Lalonde Road simply earlier than 3 pm Friday (native time), roughly 40 kilometers east of downtown Ottawa, the report quoted Ontario Provincial Police telling Radio-Canada.

Police haven’t but disclosed the reason for demise or whether or not the person in custody will face any costs, the CBC Information report stated.

They knowledgeable Radio-Canada that additional particulars can be launched in an upcoming assertion.

Within the meantime, the Ontario Provincial Police warned Rockland residents to count on an elevated police presence within the space.