Criminality - Muslimrat appeals for Tolerance and Respect after Messerattack
The Munich Muslim Council strongly condemns a knife attack on two Muslims in the city. "It is our shared responsibility to enter a society shaped by respect, tolerance and diversity," says a statement from the board chairman Sokol Lamaj. "Any form of racism and hate has no place in our society and must be resolutely combated."
On Tuesday, a German allegedly attacked an 18- and a 25-year-old man near the Pasinger Bahnhof in Munich without apparent provocation, using a knife. Both victims sustained injuries to their upper body and neck areas.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated investigations against a 40-year-old man in custody on suspicion of hate crime. There are indications that the crime was motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment. However, initial findings suggest that the man's culpability may be impaired, as he was hospitalized in a psychiatric institution.
The disturbing incident in Munich, known as the 'Messer-attack', has sparked concern and anger within Bavaria, with many calling for increased efforts to combat criminality and extremism. This act of violence against two innocent Muslims is a clear example of intolerance and racism, which has no place in a civilized society. The Munich Muslim Council's call for a society shaped by respect, tolerance, and diversity is more relevant than ever in light of this attack.
