Suspect in Bondi Beach shooting native of Hyderabad, had ‘limited contact’ with family, says Telangana police

The couple have one son, Naveed, one of the two alleged attackers, and one daughter. Sajid Akram carries an Indian passport as on date, while his son Naveed Akram and daughter were born in Australia and are Australian citizens.Police said that, as per information available from his relatives in India, Sajid Akram had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years.He visited India on six occasions after migrating to Australia, primarily for family-related reasons such as property matters and visits to his elderly parents. It is understood that he did not travel to India even at the time of his father’s demise.Family members have expressed no knowledge of his alleged radical mindset or activities, nor of the circumstances that may have led to his radicalisation.The factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed, appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana.Telangana police said there is no adverse record against Sajid Akram during his stay in India prior to his departure in 1998. They added that they remain committed to cooperating with central agencies and other counterparts, as and when required.The police urged the public and the media to avoid speculation or attribution without verified facts.



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