Aum Shinrikyo

Definition

Aum Shinrikyo was a Japanese doomsday cult founded by Shoko Asahara in 1984. The group gained notoriety for carrying out the deadly Tokyo subway sarin gas attack in 1995, resulting in multiple casualties.

Related terms

Cult: A group with extreme religious or philosophical beliefs, often led by a charismatic leader.

Terrorism: The use of violence or intimidation for political or ideological purposes.

Sarin Gas Attack: A terrorist attack involving the release of sarin gas, a deadly nerve agent.