Taiwan President Orders Full Inquiry After Deadly Taipei Metro Stabbing

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Firstpost•20-12-2025, 13:59
Taiwan President Orders Full Inquiry After Deadly Taipei Metro Stabbing
- •Taiwan President Lai Ching-te ordered a full, public inquiry into a deadly metro stabbing in Taipei.
- •A 27-year-old suspect used smoke bombs and stabbed people during Friday evening rush hour, killing three and wounding 11.
- •The attack spanned Taipei's main metro station, an underground shopping district, and another metro stop.
- •The suspect, wanted for evading military service, died by apparent suicide; motive remains unclear despite being a "deliberate act."
- •President Lai called for stronger, counter-terrorism trained rapid response forces to prevent future attacks.
Why It Matters: Taiwan launches full inquiry into deadly Taipei metro stabbing; President vows enhanced security.
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