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Thursdays executions come after authorities hanged guru Shoko Asahara and six of his one-time followers earlier this month, after years on death row. (Photo: File | AFP)

Japan executes cult members of 1995 sarin attack: reports

The Aum's 1995 sarin attack on the Tokyo subway during rush hour killed 13 people and injured thousands more.

26 July 2018 10:44 AM IST

There have been fears that Asaharas execution could usher in a replacement guru. (Photo: AFP)

Japan executes cult guru, 6 followers for 1995 sarin attack

Asahara claimed to have achieved enlightenment in Himalayas, preached mix of Eastern religions combined with own...

6 July 2018 12:08 PM IST