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Hindu place of worship allegedly targeted in US: Teen arrested over terror threat

Reported by 17 outlets from 5 countries, in 3 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

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A 19-year-old man named Alexandros Paporakis was arrested in Illinois for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago. Police stated the plot was foiled when his rifle jammed outside the place of worship. The suspect was charged with making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons.

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  1. Hindu place of worship allegedly targeted in US: Teen arrested over terror threat Headline of the event's most representative article · Deccan Herald, 15 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Chicago, United States. Other places involved: Illinois. See on the map
  3. Reported by 17 outlets from 5 countries, in 3 languages, between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.28 articles · See all headlines

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Chicago, United States

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Illinois, United States

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India11
United States3
Egypt1
Other countries2

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  1. First article seen: “US Teen Arrested For Planning "Mass Shooting" At Chicago Hindu Temple”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 2 new outlets, including “Community leaders say foiled Hindu temple attack was result of surge in online hate”

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