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    Bondi Beach Sh**ting: Indian-Origin Suspect Had Minimal Ties to Homeland, Say Officials

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    Australian and Indian authorities have confirmed that one of the two men linked to the deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was originally from southern India, but had little connection with the country in recent decades.

    According to police sources in India’s Telangana state, Sajid Akram, 50, who died at the scene, was born in Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in 1998. Officials said he had visited India only a handful of times over the past 25 years, mainly for family-related matters, and maintained limited contact with relatives living there.

    Investigators stated that Akram’s family members were unaware of any extremist views or activities associated with him. Indian police also confirmed that he had no criminal record in India and that there was no evidence suggesting his alleged radicalisation had links to Telangana or any local influences.

    Akram and his 24-year-old son, Naveed, are suspected of carrying out the attack during a public event marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which left 15 people dead and dozens injured. Naveed survived the incident and is now facing multiple charges in Australia.

    Authorities revealed that Akram travelled to India only six times after settling abroad and did not return even during significant family events. While he retained an Indian passport, his children were born in Australia and hold Australian citizenship.

    Investigators are also examining the pair’s recent travel to the Philippines in November, shortly before the attack. While reports have suggested they may have sought some form of training there, officials have said these claims have not yet been independently verified.

    Australian leaders have acknowledged that Naveed Akram had previously come to the attention of security agencies due to associations flagged several years ago. However, assessments at the time reportedly concluded there was no immediate threat of violent activity.

    Both Australian and international agencies continue to coordinate closely as the investigation progresses, with a focus on understanding the motivations behind the attack and whether any overseas networks were involved.

     
     
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