By Barsha Bhattacharya
Terrorism has been defined by many in different ways, and people often associate particular sections of people belonging to any specific identity with terrorism.
Still, the reality remains that one can not fathom the diverse ways someone’s mindset can be perverted.
Two recent events that occurred simultaneously in Brazil at Copacabana beach on May 3rd, 2025, were eye-openers for everyone, and many people were shocked.
What was the plan?
Two people were planning to target people specifically belonging to the LGBTQ+ community attending Lady Gaga’s concert, and in the meantime, the Civil Police arrested them.
As far as the accounts of the police are concerned, the police pointed out that these people were trying to hire people, which also included teenagers. They were being recruited to conduct targeted killings on the LGBTQ+ Community.
Thuis was being done to ensure they receive fame over social media, while attacking the people who had visited the concert.
The plan was to attack people with Monotov Cocktails (Petroleum bottle bombs).
The Satanic Ritual, Which Was Planned For the Concert
While all this was happening, something else was cooking up. It is amazing how many crooked things were plotted simultaneously, revolving around the same event involving a distorted mindset.
As the cops became more active, several searches were conducted in different parts of Brazil.
After searching nine addresses, it was found that another pr son was about to carry out a “satanist ritual” which involved taking the life of an infant, as the ritual involved the slaughter of a “baby” during the concert, this person was charged with a terrorism offence.
Who Are Little Monsters, And Why Did The Terrorists Choose Them?
“Little Monsters” is an affectionate nickname Lady Gaga gave her Fans. They chose to join the gang to ensure they could mix with the crowd and conduct their mischief.
The terrorists who were plotting this mischief were planning to recruit people from social media to make sure that they could bomb the concert and target people.
While people were unaware of everything, the Civil police figured out their plan and ensured the situation was controlled before it escalated.
“Operation Fake Monster” By Rio Police
“Operation Fake Monsters “ was an anti terrorist operation conducted with precision by the Rio police, which specifically targeted the terrorists.
It was an operation aimed at dismantling the group of terrorists who were in the guise of “ Little Monsters,” an affectionate name given to Lady Gaga’s fans by Lady Gaga herself.
The operation was able to crack down on Discord terrorists and keep everyone safe over there.
What Was Found In the Possession Of the Culprits?
The person who was leading this attack was arrested for the illegal possession of firearms.
At the same time, a teenager who was also associated with the event was arrested for possession of child pornography.
The Course Of Investigation
The police drafted around 15 search and seizure warrants, after which they started operating against nine targets across Brazil.
During this procedure, the police were able to track down who had allegedly planned an infant slaughter.
The Accused, who planned the murder of a child, believed that Lady Gaga was also a Satanist, and hence, he wanted to ‘ respond” to her Satanist acts; he has been booked under the act of terrorism.
Warning From The US Consulate
According to the Rio police, they received intelligence from the US Consulate, based on which they acted and initiated two search warrants, which were considered.
Several known concerns regarding threats to Lady Gaga’s life were raised, and hence, proper safety measures were ensured.
After receiving the prompt alert from the US Consulate, the Brazilian authorities took prompt action to ensure that precautionary actions were taken.
How Discretion Was Maintained?
As far as the accounts of the Lady Gaga Team are concerned, they were unaware odf any such prior threat; they have come to know about the issue after the culprits were taken into custody.
Since it was one of the biggest events, the Rio Police wanted to spread panic throughout the event, and they ensured that things were done with precision while ensuring safety for all.
How Rio Police Managed The Event? It Was Precise
The Rio police managed the event precisely, taking several precautionary measures to ensure everything worked smoothly. Despite the potential threats during the event, things ran smoothly and swiftly.
The Rio police ensured that the event occurred peacefully and deployed 5,000 military and police.
Louis Dasillva US Connection And Discord.
The main accused, the mastermind behind the entire thing, was 44-year-old Louis Dasilva. Even though the reason for his deportation remains unknown,
He has been arrested several times in the United States of America in the past for various reasons. One of the biggest reasons was the illegal possession of weapons.
While he was leaving the United States, he started a terrorist organisation called. Discord, through this organisation, he used to spread among young minds against others, especially the lGBTQ+ Community.
This organisation remains highly hateful towards the LGBTQ+ community.
But The Show Must Go On: The Concert Shines Amidst The Terror Attack
Despite several threats surrounding this particular event, this was a wonderful success, and Lady Gaga was able to create a massive record.
Also, this event was able to make a gigantic record while pulling in the highest amount of crowd.
Lady Gaga becomes the first female artist to pull in this big crowd.
The event also remains a massive success. Also, it shall always remain as a statement agains the conservative fundamentalist mindset which denies inclusivity.
This was an example of how anything can be achieved through international cooperation.
Cooperation among nations like this can help counter terrorism and promote peace worldwide.
The precision with which the Rio police worked can not be denied either. Moreover, all the culprits were neutralized with the help of bits of intelligence.
With this operation, several lives were rescued, and several teenagers were protected from stepping into such traps by organisations like Discord.
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