India, July 15 -- A man has been apprehended in the western United States following an alleged stabbing of a Muslim individual multiple times within a shopping mall. He reportedly informed investigators that he chose the victim due to his faith and expressed his intention to kill Muslims, as stated in court documents.

Authorities indicated that the incident, which occurred on Monday at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah, seemed to be driven by religious animosity. According to a court affidavit made public on Tuesday, investigators noted that the suspect "targeted the victim because of the victim's religion" and cautioned that he represents "a substantial danger to the public if released based on his violent actions, . ideologies...