Indian National Fatally Stabbed In Canada, Suspect Taken Into Custody, Says High Commission

An Indian national was fatally stabbed in Canada's Rockland, near Ottawa, said the Indian High Commission in Ottawa on Saturday. A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident, details of which were not immediately known. 

"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," said the High Commission in a post on X. 

"We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin," it added. 

We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved…

— India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 5, 2025

ALSO READ | Children Among 19 Killed In Russian Strike On Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine Calls It 'Civilian Targeting'

1 Dead In Stabbing Attack 

According to Canadian news broadcaster CBC, one person died in Clarence-Rockland while a second person was arrested, said the provincial police. 

The incident took place near Lalonde Street -- roughly 40 kilometres east of downtown Ottawa -- just before 3 p.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police told Radio-Canada, without revealing the identity of the deceased or the attacker. 

The police have not detailed how the victim died or what charges -- if any -- the person in custody faces. The cops would provide a news release which would provide more information on the incident. 

For now, residents in Rockland should expect a higher than normal police presence, the police said.

world