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A suspect involved in the Bondi Beach mass shooting hailed originally from Hyderabad, India, police sources reveal. Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son, Naveed, are believed to have killed 15 people and wounded many others at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.

 

Sajid migrated to Australia in 1998 and had limited contact with India, visiting only six times for family affairs. His Indian relatives claim ignorance of his radical activities. Sajid, who held an Indian passport, had no criminal record in India. Australian authorities are probing a recent trip the father and son made to the Philippines, sparking suspicions of possible “military-style training” during their stay.

 

Investigations are ongoing as experts indicate no direct ties to radical influences from India. The pair travelled to the Philippines from 1 to 28 November, triggering concerns. Although speculation exists around their activities, official confirmation of their training remains absent.

 

Naveed Akram attracted security attention in 2019 for alleged associations with a Sydney-based IS cell, according to ABC. The IS group, responsible for major attacks worldwide, creates additional concern around potential terrorist links. Nevertheless, evaluations at that time detected no imminent threat.

 

Philippine and Australian officials, including Maria Theresa Lazaro and Penny Wong, are collaborating closely, sharing updates on the investigation. As the events unfold, we anticipate further revelations about their motivations and potential networks, reported the BBC.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed, suspected in Bondi Beach shooting.
• Hyderabad-born Sajid visited India sparingly since moving to Australia.
• Authorities investigate their recent suspicious trip to the Philippines.

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Terror At Bondi Beach As Gunmen Slaughter Festival Crowd

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-12-17

 

 

 

Diversity is our greatest strength 3 times. 

 

Thankfully Trump is limited immigration from these s hole countries and I hope other countries do the same 

21 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

Thankfully Trump is limited immigration from these s hole countries and I hope other countries do the same 

Absolutely, America has enough of its own home grown mass shooters!

What I don't understand is that the Jewish community, were worried something like this would happen, and even told/asked  the cops for some protection who apparently took no notice, but they still went ahead with their celebration anyway..... 

5 minutes ago, brian69 said:

What I don't understand is that the Jewish community, were worried something like this would happen, and even told/asked  the cops for some protection who apparently took no notice, but they still went ahead with their celebration anyway..... 

 

   There could be an attack on Christians during the Christmas period , should ll Christians cancel Christmas and stay at home ?

On 12/17/2025 at 6:42 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Financial Times

 

A suspect involved in the Bondi Beach mass shooting hailed originally from Hyderabad, India, police sources reveal. Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son, Naveed, are believed to have killed 15 people and wounded many others at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.

 

Sajid migrated to Australia in 1998 and had limited contact with India, visiting only six times for family affairs. His Indian relatives claim ignorance of his radical activities. Sajid, who held an Indian passport, had no criminal record in India. Australian authorities are probing a recent trip the father and son made to the Philippines, sparking suspicions of possible “military-style training” during their stay.

 

Investigations are ongoing as experts indicate no direct ties to radical influences from India. The pair travelled to the Philippines from 1 to 28 November, triggering concerns. Although speculation exists around their activities, official confirmation of their training remains absent.

 

Naveed Akram attracted security attention in 2019 for alleged associations with a Sydney-based IS cell, according to ABC. The IS group, responsible for major attacks worldwide, creates additional concern around potential terrorist links. Nevertheless, evaluations at that time detected no imminent threat.

 

Philippine and Australian officials, including Maria Theresa Lazaro and Penny Wong, are collaborating closely, sharing updates on the investigation. As the events unfold, we anticipate further revelations about their motivations and potential networks, reported the BBC.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed, suspected in Bondi Beach shooting.
• Hyderabad-born Sajid visited India sparingly since moving to Australia.
• Authorities investigate their recent suspicious trip to the Philippines.

Related Storiy:

Terror At Bondi Beach As Gunmen Slaughter Festival Crowd

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-12-17

 

 

 

It isn't important where they hail from, it's their religion which is the giveaway.

On 12/17/2025 at 1:50 AM, JonnyF said:

Diversity is our greatest strength 3 times. 

 

 

 

Did you say to this Charlie Kirk shooter or these other terrorists ? 

 

On 12/17/2025 at 3:41 AM, EastBayRay said:

Thankfully Trump is limited immigration from these s hole countries and I hope other countries do the same 

 

 

He's done nothing. Just hard talk. Even those countries he has announced bans from, diplomats and business holders can still come. 

 

What happened to his muslim ban? It never materialised. 

 

What happened to the wall and keeping mexican outs? Barely nothing. 

 

 

16 hours ago, brian69 said:

What I don't understand is that the Jewish community, were worried something like this would happen, and even told/asked  the cops for some protection who apparently took no notice, but they still went ahead with their celebration anyway..... 

 

Let's blame the Jews.

 

And let's all stay at home cowering in fear and let the terrorists win, in the name of Diversity.

 

Great idea.