Chapter
The Tokyo Subway Attacks
36:44 - 45:14 (08:30)
In 1995, members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released the nerve agent sarin into the Tokyo subway system, resulting in 13 deaths and hundreds of injuries. It was later revealed that the attacks were a test run for a larger scale chemical attack, despite warnings from a chemical weapons expert.
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In this episode, the police begin to catch on to Aum Shinrikyo's plans for a large-scale chemical attack and prepare to raid cult facilities.
36:44 - 41:23 (04:39)
Summary
In this episode, the police begin to catch on to Aum Shinrikyo's plans for a large-scale chemical attack and prepare to raid cult facilities. However, the cult moves forward with their deadly plans for the Tokyo subway attack.
ChapterThe Tokyo Subway Attacks
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
PodcastLights Out
In March 1995, the Aum Shinrikyo cult released a homemade chemical weapon, sarin gas, in the Tokyo subway.
41:23 - 45:14 (03:51)
Summary
In March 1995, the Aum Shinrikyo cult released a homemade chemical weapon, sarin gas, in the Tokyo subway. Although their attempt at starting World War III failed, the attack resulted in 13 deaths and thousands of people affected by the gas.