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Two Indian men shot dead in Italy while leaving gurdwara
Two Indian men were shot dead in Covo, Bergamo province, Italy, as they were leaving a warehouse used as a place of worship after a Vaisakhi gathering. The attack occurred late on April 17, 2026, with local media reporting details on April 18 and the report published on April 19.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights violence surrounding diaspora communities and religious gatherings, raising concerns about safety at places of worship abroad.
Timeline
3 Events
Publication of the article reporting the incident
April 19, 2026
The article reporting the incident was published on April 19, 2026 at 12:04 pm IST.
Local media report details of the attack
April 18, 2026
Local media reported on April 18, 2026 that the attack occurred on Friday, April 17, 2026, a few minutes before midnight, in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.
Attack outside Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji during Vaisakhi gathering
April 17, 2026
Two Indian men were shot dead in Italy’s Covo in Bergamo province as they were leaving a warehouse used as a place of worship, where a Vaisakhi festival gathering was taking place; the attack occurred a few minutes before midnight in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.