19-year-old man arrested for plotting attack on Hindu temple in US, calling Indians ‘Subhumans’

October 15, 2026

USA: A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, US. The suspect has been identified as Alexandros Paporakis, a resident of Palatine. According to authorities, he faces felony charges related to making terrorist threats and illegally possessing a weapon.

Investigators suspect the suspect planned to target a Hindu temple in the Aurora area near Chicago. However, authorities have not yet released the exact identity of the temple that was allegedly targeted.

Co-workers informed police

According to prosecutors, Paporakis worked as a cashier at Taco Bell and allegedly held white supremacist ideologies. His co-workers alerted authorities after receiving suspicious digital messages.

According to reports, these messages included a document related to the alleged mass shooting plan and photographs of tactical equipment. Prosecutors alleged that the young man also expressed a desire to kill people of Indian origin and described the following Sunday as a “special day.”

Racist remarks against Indians in alleged manifesto

Investigators reportedly found an eight-page document titled “Why I Fought: A.K.A. (Aurora Shooter’s Manifesto)”.

According to court documents cited in media reports, the document used the term “Subhumans” to describe Indians, the Jewish community, and African-Americans. It also allegedly mentioned a plan to kill as many people as possible.

According to reports, the document also contained material related to white supremacist and neo-Nazi ideology. Investigators are now examining evidence related to the suspect’s alleged motive and preparation for the attack.

Rifle and cartridges recovered from home

During a search of the accused’s home, police reported recovering an AR-style rifle without a serial number, a loaded magazine, cartridges, and items bearing Nazi symbols.

According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly told a colleague that his gun had jammed and he fled. Investigating agencies are also examining digital messages and other evidence related to the case.

Accused in judicial custody

According to reports, the court has ordered the accused to be detained until the trial progresses. His next court appearance was scheduled for October 30.

The FBI is also assisting in the investigation. Authorities have not confirmed the exact identity of the temple allegedly targeted. The charges against the accused have not yet been proven in court.

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