Tragedy Strikes on Eve of National Day: Shanghai Supermarket Knife Attack

Three people were killed and 15 others injured in a knife attack at a Shanghai supermarket. The suspect, Lin, was detained. Stabbing incidents have increased in China, often linked to mental illness and personal financial disputes. Recent attacks have heightened security concerns, particularly in the Japanese community.

In a tragic incident on the eve of China's National Day, a knife attack at a suburban supermarket in Shanghai resulted in the death of three people and injuries to 15 others. The assailant, identified as 37-year-old Lin, has been detained, according to local police in the Songjiang district.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Lin traveled to Shanghai with the intent to vent his anger following a personal financial dispute. This attack is part of a troubling rise in public stabbing incidents in major Chinese cities, often attributed to mental illness.

The incident has particularly alarmed the Japanese community in China, following recent fatal attacks on Japanese nationals. Authorities continue to face challenges in ensuring public safety, especially during high-travel periods like the National Day 'Golden Week'.

(With inputs from agencies.)