Police sources have identified one of the two individuals suspected of involvement in a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday as Sajid Akram.
Akram, who died at the scene, was originally from Hyderabad in southern India. He and his 24-year-old son, Naveed, are suspected of causing the deaths of 15 people and injuring dozens during an event celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Background and Travel History
A police official from India's Telangana state reported that Akram migrated to Australia in 1998. Since then, he had visited India on six occasions, primarily for family and property-related matters. The official noted that Akram did not return to India for his father's demise.
Family and Radicalization Claims
Akram's family in India reportedly expressed no knowledge of any views or activities that could be described as radical. Indian police officials indicated that factors leading to the radicalization of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed, appear to have no connection with India or any local influence within Telangana.
Personal Details
According to the official, Sajid Akram had no prior criminal record in India. He had completed a degree before relocating to Australia for employment and later married a woman of European origin. Sajid Akram held an Indian passport, while his children, born in Australia, are Australian citizens.