Taipei: Three people were killed and five others injured in a stabbing and smoke bomb attack targeting commuters at two metro stations in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on Friday. Taiwanese Premier Chu Jung-tae stated after the incidents that the attack was carried out by a man armed with a knife in downtown Taipei, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to five others.
According to Qatar News Agency, the attacker was killed during a police chase after falling from a building. The suspect reportedly threw smoke bombs inside Taipei's main train station, then fled to a nearby subway station located in a busy shopping area, where he attacked several people as he escaped.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the attacker's background and connections to determine his motives and whether any other factors were involved in the attack. In a related development, Washington announced yesterday its approval of arms sales to Taiwan, a move condemned by China as interference in its internal affairs.