Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack

The Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack occurred on March 20, 1995, when members of the religious cult Aum Shinrikyo released sarin nerve gas in Tokyo's subway system. Sarin is a deadly chemical that disrupts nerve signals, causing suffocation, paralysis, and death. The attack aimed to challenge the government and spread fear, resulting in 13 deaths and thousands injured. It was one of the most significant uses of chemical weapons in a civilian setting, highlighting concerns about terrorism and the dangers of highly toxic substances falling into the wrong hands.