Washington DC, Oct. 20 -- US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has called on federal authorities to strengthen efforts to combat domestic violent extremism and address intelligence resource gaps following a foiled neo-Nazi plot targeting a Hindu temple where he and his family were worshipping, stressing that minority communities "should not have to rely on luck" for their safety.

A 19-year-old, identified as Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested for allegedly making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of a weapon after he allegedly plotted a mass shooting targeting the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora, near Chicago.

Reflecting on the incident, Krishnamoorthi said that he and his family would continue visiting the templ...