An Indian national was stabbed to death in Canada's Rockland near Ottawa, the Indian Embassy in Canada said on the social media platform X on Saturday (April 5). 

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Although, no details of the incident has been disclosed yet but the Indian embassy in Canada said a suspect has been taken into custody. 

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“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin,” the Indian embassy in Canada said on X. 

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The Canadian news broadcaster CBC News reported that one person was killed in Clarence-Rockland and a second person was arrested. But, it's not clear if this was the incident the Indian embassy informed about. 

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The news agency reported that the cause of the death is unknown so far and it's not clear if the person detained will face any charges. 

(With inputs from agencies)