{
  "id": 15062178,
  "title": "MEA calls on U.S. to ensure safety, security of Indians after foiled Illinois temple attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mea-calls-on-u-s-to-ensure-safety-security-of-indians-after-foiled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:51:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mea-calls-on-us-to-ensure-safety-security-of-indians-after-foiled-illinois-temple-attack/article71594327.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed deep concern over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois, USA. The 19-year-old accused of planning the attack had his plan foiled when his gun jammed. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the incident as a matter of concern, emphasizing the increasing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the United States. He urged the U.S. to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of Indian nationals in the country.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}