Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Australia Gunman's Hyderabad Roots, 27-Year Journey to Extremism

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A horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia has left 15 people dead and 42 injured. The gunman, Sajid Akram, a 50-year-old Indian national, was killed in a shootout with police. Akram's 24-year-old son, Naveed, is currently under police guard in hospital. Sajid Akram, who migrated to Australia in 1998, still held an Indian passport and had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years. His elder brother, Sahid Akram, a doctor, confirmed that Sajid was from Hyderabad and had completed his B Com degree in the city before leaving for Australia. According to the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration, Sajid and his son Naveed visited the country in November 2025. The Telangana Police confirmed that Sajid's Indian origin and stated that he had migrated to Australia in search of employment. Sajid's family in Hyderabad has distanced themselves from him, stating that they snapped ties with him after he married a Christian woman. The family also claimed that they had no knowledge of Sajid's radical mindset or activities. Australian officials have revealed that Sajid and Naveed had travelled to the Philippines last month, and the reason for that trip is being investigated. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the two attackers were motivated by 'Islamic State ideology' and were apparently radicalised by beliefs associated with the terror group. The investigation into the Bondi Beach terror attack is ongoing, with Australian authorities working to understand the circumstances that led to Sajid Akram's radicalisation. The incident has sent shockwaves across the globe, highlighting the need for vigilance and cooperation in the fight against terrorism.