Bondi gunman had little contact with his family in India, police say
- Indian police confirmed that Sajid Akram, the deceased gunman in Australia's Bondi beach shooting, was originally from Hyderabad, India, but had limited contact with his family there.
- The attack, Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, is being investigated as an act of terrorism specifically targeting the Jewish community.
- Sajid Akram, 50, was shot dead by police, while his 24-year-old son and alleged accomplice, Naveed Akram, remains in critical condition after also being shot.
- Australian officials are investigating the purpose of the men's recent trip to the Philippines, noting it is not yet conclusive whether they are linked to any terrorist group.
- Telangana police stated that the factors leading to the radicalisation of the two gunmen appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in the state.
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