Relatives of the victims of the crimes committed by the Aum Shinrikyo cult three decades ago in Japan are demanding that one of its successor groups pay compensation and dissolve itself.



On March 20, 1995, members of the cult released toxic sarin nerve gas inside packed rush-hour subway cars on three lines in central Tokyo. Fourteen people died and about 6,300 others were injured.



The relatives held a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Monday.



Takahashi Shizue, who lost her husband in the attack, spoke at the news conference. He was an official at a subway station.



She said she was relieved and glad when the Diet in 2008 unanimously adopted a law on relief for victims of Aum Shinrikyo's crimes, as she had worked hard for it. But she pointed out the law is just one milestone in the relief of the victims.



Takahashi also said that before the incident, she and her husband had talked about what they were looking forward to after retirement. She added that her life was ruined not only by the cult but also the successor group.



Kariya Minoru, whose father died while he was being held captive by members of the cult, said he is dissatisfied that the group has yet to pay compensation even though it has been ordered to in court.



Kariya also said he is fearful that the group is still recruiting members. He said he wants the group to dissolve itself after paying the compensation. He added that if it continues to fail to do so he will keep fighting against it.