Illinois: An alleged white supremacist plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, involved a manifesto outlining plans to kill Indians and other minorities, firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and tactical equipment, according to investigators and media reports.
Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested on October 11 after authorities received information about a potential attack targeting the Sri Venkateswara Swami Balaji Temple.
Learn Hindi Details of the alleged plot Police recovered a document detailing the alleged attack plan, along with firearms, body armour, tactical equipment and hundreds of rounds of rifle ammunition, the Palatine Police Department said.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the manifesto attributed to Paporakis was titled 'Why I Fought: A.K.A. (Aurora Shooter's Manifesto)' and contained white supremacist and extremist views.
The New York Post reported that prosecutors alleged Paporakis had identified himself as a white supremacist and expressed eagerness to kill Indians. The manifesto allegedly described Indians, Jewish people and Black people as ‘subhumans’ and outlined a plan to kill as many of them as possible.
Legal Action And Condemnation Paporakis faces one count of making a terrorist threat, a Class X felony, and one count of unlawful possession of weapons.
A judge ordered him detained following a hearing on Wednesday, with his next court appearance scheduled for October 30, the New York Post reported.
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he and his family were worshipping at the temple when the alleged attack was attempted. He called for action against anti-Indian hatred and white supremacy.
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus condemned the alleged plot, while the Indian government urged US authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
