Indian-origin US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi cried on camera as he recounted his family's escape from an attempted attack on a Hindu temple in Illinois. Krishnamoorthi stated he did not know how the shooter's gun jammed or how his family managed to escape the dangerous situation. He expressed profound emotion regarding the incident.
Krishnamoorthi added that the FBI needs to "measure the hate directed against individual sub groups, including Indians." This incident highlights ongoing concerns within the Indian diaspora regarding safety and targeted attacks. He called for thorough investigations into such incidents to prevent future occurrences.
