Tokyo Subway Attack
The Tokyo Subway Attack occurred on March 20, 1995, when members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult carried out a coordinated terrorist assault on the Tokyo subway system. They released sarin nerve gas in crowded trains during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring over 5,000. The attack was motivated by the cult's belief in an impending apocalypse and their desire to incite chaos. It highlighted vulnerabilities in urban security and had a profound impact on public safety measures and anti-terrorism policies in Japan, leading to greater scrutiny of cults and extremist groups.
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The Tokyo subway attack occurred on March 20, 1995, when members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas in several subway trains during rush hour. The attack killed 13 people and injured over 5,000. It was a coordinated effort by the cult, which believed in an apocalyptic vision and sought to incite chaos. The incident highlighted serious security lapses in public transportation and raised awareness about the threats posed by extremist groups. In the aftermath, Japan tightened its anti-terrorism laws and increased public safety measures to prevent such attacks in the future.