Bloody deed in Laa: Government fails drastically in asylum policy!

Bloody deed in Laa: Government fails drastically in asylum policy!

An attempted murder has caused a stir in Laa an der Thaya, a small town in Lower Austria. A 27-year-old Afghan asylum seeker tried to kill a 33-year-old from the region. The victim's life could only be saved through quick emergency medical help and transport in a rescue helicopter. This reports Austria's news agency.

Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer sharply criticized the federal government and described the incident as a failure in asylum policy. “The imported violence must be stopped,” said Landbauer, who demands that the rights of asylum offenders be placed second to the safety of Austrian citizens. This is a clear call for a fundamental overhaul of asylum policy in order to avoid such incidents in the future.

Historical context of Laa an der Thaya

The city of Laa an der Thaya has an eventful history that dates back to the 12th century. Strategically located on the border with Bohemia, it has suffered military attacks several times over the centuries. The city was also affected under Napoleon. Today, Laa an der Thaya is home to significant historical sites such as the large Romanesque church of St. Vitus and is known for its proximity to the Czech borders, which in the past was also associated with economic challenges, which were alleviated by the opening of a rail connection to Vienna in 1869. The city's development is often associated with the fact that it was an important border town and helped the local community maintain numerous cultural and economic connections, it documents Wikipedia.