A 65-year-old imam was stabbed in the back while leading Fajr prayers at the Omar Mosque in South Paterson, New Jersey state, US.
According to prosecutors, the Imam was hospitalized to be treated for non-fatal stab wounds, and his condition is now stable.
The perpetrator of the crime, Serif Zorba, 32, has been arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder, as per a news release from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. The motive behind the attack is not yet known, but investigations are ongoing.
The mosque’s spokesperson released a statement shortly after the incident, reassuring the community that the incident was isolated and that the mosque is safe. However, the authorities in Paterson have taken a precautionary measure by increasing police presence at mosques in the area to ensure the safety of worshippers.
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