Indian Origin Lawmaker Breaks Down Over Hindu Temple Attack

Article by Kumar Published on: 9:30 am, 17 October 2026

A couple of days ago, a teenager was arrested for planning a mass shooting at the famous Hindu Temple in Aurora, Illinois of USA. Luckily no one was injured as his gun was jammed just before he unleashed the massacre. The incident has shocked the Indian community and drew a huge backlash from all quarters.

US Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was also among those who were present inside the temple for regular Sunday worship when the incident happened. He later broke down in tears while talking to news reporters about the terrifying attack.

He said he did not know how his family and other survived, but he feels God saved him so he can speak out against growing hate in the country. He also referred how the teenager was radicalised due to his environment and the social media campaigns promoting hate against Indians.

The lawmaker has now called for strong measures to end the growing hate crimes against Indians in USA. He asked the FBI and government authorities to take anti-Hindu hate speech and white supremacy threats seriously. He also warned that hate online is growing fast and turning into real physical violence against Indians.

It is a known fact that the police have immediately arrested the offender before he could go back to the temple with working weapons. He is now charged with making terrorist threats and having illegal weapons.

Had the planned attack took place, many Indians would have been killed because the temple is visited by Hundreds of devotees every weekend.