Taipei/IBNS, Dec. 20 -- A rare wave of violence ripped through Taiwan's capital on Friday as coordinated attacks involving smoke grenades and knife assaults struck busy metro locations in Taipei, killing three people and injuring several others.

The incident, which unfolded during peak hours, sent commuters fleeing through smoke-filled underground passages and triggered a massive security response across the island.

Authorities said the attacks began at Taipei Main Station, one of the city's busiest transport hubs, before spreading to nearby underground shopping areas and Zhongshan station.

Thick white smoke engulfed parts of the metro network after the attacker hurled multiple smoke devices, creating panic and confusion as passengers ...