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Massacre Conspiracy Foiled at US Hindu Temple as Rifle Jams
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News18•15-10-2026, 08:59
Massacre Conspiracy Foiled at US Hindu Temple as Rifle Jams
- •A major conspiracy to mass-murder Indians at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, was successfully foiled.
- •Nineteen-year-old US citizen Alexandros Papporakis arrived at the temple equipped with a rifle, 300 rounds of ammunition, and a bulletproof jacket.
- •The accused attempted to open fire at the temple, but his rifle jammed, narrowly saving numerous lives.
- •The plot was uncovered after the suspect confessed to a coworker, who immediately alerted the police leading to his arrest on October 11.
- •The suspect has been charged with felony terrorist threats and unlawful possession of weapons, with no bail granted.
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The 19-year-old suspect, Alexandros Paporakis, drove to a Hindu temple in Aurora with a rifle and ammunition to target Indians, but his weapon jammed when he attempted to fire. After leaving the scene, he confessed his plan to a coworker, who then alerted the police, leading to his arrest.
The suspect has been charged with felony terrorist threats and unlawful possession of weapons. During a court hearing, a judge ordered him to be held without bail and issued special instructions concerning his mental health treatment for conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
Following a court hearing in Rolling Meadows where he was ordered to be detained without bail, the next hearing for Alexandros Paporakis has been scheduled for October 30.
