Flowers and notes from the public are laid for the victims of the metro attack outside a mall in Taipei on December 20, 2025. Image Credit: AFP
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Firstpost21-12-2025, 16:15

Taiwan Police: Deadly Metro Stabbing Not Terror-Related; Attacker Planned "Random Killings"

  • A deadly stabbing attack in Taipei metro on Friday killed and wounded at least 11 people.
  • Taiwanese police ruled out terrorism, identifying the attacker as 27-year-old Chang.
  • Chang initiated the attack at Taipei Main Station metro, then continued a three-hour spree in a shopping district near Zhongshan station.
  • Investigators found Chang searched for "random killings" and believe he acted alone, planning the attack.
  • President Lai Ching-te urged vigilance and enhanced counter-terrorism training for police after the incident.

Why It Matters: Taipei metro stabbing ruled non-terror; attacker Chang planned "random killings," killing 11.

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