Chaos in Taipei: Smoke Grenade and Knife Attack Rocks Capital

In a shocking incident in Taipei, a suspect launched a smoke grenade and knife attack injuring at least nine people before jumping from a building to evade arrest. Authorities are investigating the suspect's motives. The attack has prompted increased security measures across Taiwan's train and subway systems.

In an unsettling turn of events in Taipei, at least nine individuals sustained injuries following a smoke grenade and knife assault. The suspect, who appeared to take drastic measures to avoid arrest by leaping from a building, was declared deceased upon hospital arrival according to police and local media reports.

According to eyewitness accounts and media outlets, the scenario unfolded at the Taipei Main subway station where the assailant unleashed smoke grenades, inducing panic and fear among bystanders. Following this, the suspect boarded a subway train, committed further attacks on the street, and wielded a knife menacingly at pedestrians, causing pandemonium before fleeing into a shop.

Subsequent to the attack, Taiwan's authorities, led by Premier Cho Jung-tai, vowed to investigate the incident thoroughly. In response, security personnel have been deployed in increased numbers in train and subway stations nationwide to ensure public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)