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What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States

Lawmakers are calling for a failed attack on the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois, to be investigated as a hate crime. On Oct. 11, 2026, as hundreds of Hindu worshippers gathered for the first day of Navaratri, a celebration of the divine feminine over nine nights, a 19-year-old…

The Conversation · Oct 21

‘Demands comprehensive federal response’: 105 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe Hindu temple shooting plot amid hate crime concerns

A group of 105 US lawmakers has urged the FBI to investigate an alleged shooting plot at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a potential federal hate crime, citing concerns about anti-Indian, anti-Hindu and broader anti-South Asian hostility.

The Times of India · Oct 21

'We should not have to rely on luck': US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi flags FBI resource gaps after attempted attack on Hindu temple

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has urged the FBI to strengthen efforts against domestic violent extremism and improve intelligence gathering after authorities foiled an alleged neo-Nazi plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago, where he and his family were worshipping. A 19-year-old, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested over the alleged…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

US teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple; Indian groups mull joint action

Indian-origin groups in the US are considering joint action involving migrants from different backgrounds, including Punjabis and South Indians, amid growing concerns over alleged anti-Indian hostility following a foiled mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged…

The Times of India · Oct 16

US foils alleged white supremacist plot to attack Hindu temple targeting Indian Americans

An alleged mass shooting plot targeting Indian Americans at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Balaji Temple has emerged. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested after police uncovered a manifesto containing extremist ideologies and a detailed attack plan. Local officials, including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, condemned the threat and called for collective action against…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

US teen’s neo-Nazi manifesto reveals Hindu temple attack plot

A 19-year-old US man who allegedly told co-workers he “couldn’t wait to kill Indian people” was arrested over a suspected mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago. Police say he had shared a racist manifesto and visited the temple on the day investigators believe he planned…

The Times of India · Oct 16

"We must confront hatred": US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says family was at Hindu temple in Aurora during alleged shooting plot

"My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora on Sunday when a white supremacist attempted a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans. I'm grateful to those who helped prevent a tragedy, but we must come together to confront the hatred that put so many innocent lives at…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

'Where anti-Indian hatred can lead': US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi's warning after plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that anti-Indian hatred and white supremacist ideology can lead to deadly violence after police arrested a 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.

The Times of India · Oct 15

‘Matter of deep concern for us’: MEA calls on US to ensure Indians’ safety after Illinois temple plot

India has expressed serious concerns about the recent plot aiming at a mass shooting in a Hindu temple located in Aurora. The Ministry of External Affairs pointed to disturbing anti-Hindu and racist undertones in the alleged scheme. Authorities apprehended 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis, discovering weapons and extremist content. In response, security…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Who Is Alexandros Paporakis? Illinois Teen Accused of Planning Mass Shooting at Hindu Temple

A 19-year-old Illinois man faces terrorism and weapons charges after prosecutors alleged he planned an attack on a Hindu place of worship near Chicago.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15