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Hyderabad Man Linked to Deadly Bondi Shooting
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Shooter, Sajid Akram, migrated from India in 1998.
- Akram visited India six times, last in 2022.
- No radicalization link to India, police confirm.
An investigation into the Bondi Beach shooting has revealed a connection to Hyderabad, India. The suspected shooter, Sajid Akram, a 50-year-old individual, reportedly migrated to Australia in 1998 while holding an Indian passport. Telangana Police have verified that Akram made six visits to India, with the most recent occurring in 2022.
Despite these visits, authorities have indicated that Akram maintained minimal contact with his family in India. Crucially, the police have found no evidence to suggest any link between his radicalization and his ties to India. This detail is significant as it points away from his home country as a source of extremist influence.
The shooter's son, Naveed, is noted to be an Australian citizen. This aspect of the family's connection adds another layer to the unfolding details of the case, as the investigation continues to explore the shooter's background and motivations.
