In a tragic incident, six people, including three children, were killed in a kindergarten stabbing in China’s south-eastern Guangdong province on Monday. The victims include a teacher and two parents, while BBC reported another person was injured.
Shock and Concern
The attack has sparked a wave of shock and conversation across Chinese social media platforms. A local storeowner, who works near the kindergarten, told the BBC that the surrounding area had been sealed off.
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Previous Incidents
Violent crime is relatively rare in China, but the country has seen a spate of knife attacks recently, including several in schools. In August last year, a knife-wielding assailant stormed a kindergarten in the south-eastern Jiangxi province, killing three people and wounding six others.
Government Response
Following these incidents, the Ministry of Public Security urged local authorities to “resolutely crack down” on criminal activities to ensure the safety of teachers and students. The education ministry also mandated emergency evacuation drills in schools.
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