Explosion injures 3 at Sikh temple in western Germany

[inanna]

Source: Washington Post

April 16 at 3:59 PM

BERLIN — German police say three people have been injured in an apparently deliberate explosion at a Sikh temple in the western city of Essen.

A spokesman for Essen police told The Associated Press that a masked person is reported to have fled the scene shortly after the blast at 7 p.m. Saturday (1700 GMT). Spokesman Lars Lindemann said the explosion was “quite violent,” blowing out several windows. One of the injured was said to be in a serious condition.

Lindemann says police are working on the assumption that the explosion was caused deliberately but that there are no indications it was a terrorist incident. He says the temple had hosted a wedding earlier in the day and those injured are believed to have been among the guests.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/explosion-injures-3-at-sikh-temple-in-western-germany/2016/04/16/b1904836-040d-11e6-8bb1-f124a43f84dc_story.html

[ck4829]

1. "no indications it was a terrorist incident". Sure. Just a playful scamp trying to play with bombs

That's the ticket.

[Marrah_G]

2. Maybe they have reason to think it was something else

Maybe a disgruntled family member or suitor in relation to the wedding.

[pampango]

3. Three arrested though nothing yet on their identities or possible motives.

Three injured in Germany Sikh temple explosion

At least three people were injured in an explosion at a Sikh temple (Gurudwara) in Germany's western city of Essen, police said. The attack took place late Saturday during a celebration at the temple (Gurudwara), The Independent.UK reported.

Spokesman of Essen police Lars Lindemann said the explosion was "quite violent", blowing out several windows. One of the injured was said to be in a serious condition.

The media reported that three people were arrested in connection with the incident. Lindemann said the police were working on the assumption that the explosion was caused deliberately but there were no indications of a terrorist incident.

Sikh groups said the incident took place as people were celebrating the festival of Baisakhi.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/three-injured-in-germany-sikh-temple-explosion-116041700119_1.html

If the explosion was caused 'deliberately', terrorism is a likely motivation. In the US Sikhs have sometimes been attacked because they are mistaken for Muslims.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

5. Seriously?

"The media reported that three people were arrested in connection with the incident. Lindemann said the police were working on the assumption that the explosion was caused deliberately but there were no indications of a terrorist incident."

Right wingers or other assorted nut jobs, I want to see how this is "not" a terrorist attack.

[daleo]

4. Some Sikh's desire for an independent homeland has led to much conflict

An Air Canada flight was blown up in the 80s, for example, by Sikh extremists. That seems to have settled down recently, but these matters can flare up unexpectedly.

[Angel Martin]

6. there are violent conflicts between different Sikh factions

In Vancouver there was quite a dustup at a Sikh temple over sitting in chairs vs sitting on the floor.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/youthful-ambition-for-return-to-tradition/article1150996/

At the same time, given what is happening in Germany, they should be looking at terrorism as a possible explanation as well.

[daleo]

7. Yes, they have to consider all possibilities

Without jumping to premature conclusions.