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Shoko Asahara and several of his followers were executed Friday for their roles in a deadly gas attack in 1995 in the Tokyo Metro and other crimes, according to Japanese media.
The spokesman of the Japanese government confirmed the execution of Asahara. would not comment on others.
The Japanese public broadcaster NHK reports that six supporters were also hanged, citing unidentified sources. In all, 12 supporters were on death row with Asahara for the crimes, which killed 27 people. Asahara was 63 years old
The 1995 subway attack was the most daring. Aum Shinrikyo cult members punched plastic bags to release sarin nerve gas into the cars, killing 13 people and teasing over 6,000.
Founded in 1984, the cult attracted many young people, even graduates of major universities.
The cult has ambaded an arsenal of chemical, biological, and conventional weapons to execute Asahara's escalating criminal orders in anticipation of an apocalyptic confrontation with the government.
The cult claimed 10,000 members in Japan and 30,000 in Russia. He has dissolved, although nearly 2,000 people follow his rituals in three dissident groups, monitored by the authorities.
Suga said the authorities are taking precautionary measures in the event of retaliation by his supporters.
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