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Bondi Beach shooter Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad? Here's what Telangana Police said

Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed had opened fire with rifles targeting Jews celebrating the Hanukkah festival on the Bondi Beach. Sajid was killed in an exchange of fire with the police during the shooting, which is being described as one of Australia's deadliest terrorist attacks.

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Bondi Beach shooter Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad? Here's what Telangana Police said
Sajid Akram and son Naveed opened fire at the Bondi Beach on Sunday.
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The Telangana Police on Tuesday said that Sajid Akram, the 50-year-old man who along with his son killed over a dozen people at Australia's Bondi Beach, was originally from the state capital Hyderabad, according to a report by news agency PTI. Akram had migrated to Australia 27 years ago and "had limited contact" with his family in Hyderabad, according to officials. Akram died in a confrontation with the police during the mass shooting on Sunday.

Police reportedly said the factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid and his son "appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana." After moving to Australia in 1998, Sajid married a woman of European origin and permanently settled in the country. He reportedly carried an Indian passport, while his son Naveed and daughter were born in Australia and are Australian citizens. Sajid visited India on six occasions since migrating, mainly for reasons such as property-related matters and meeting his elderly parents. Family members in India have said they had no knowledge of Sajid's alleged radical mindset or activities.

Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed had opened fire with rifles targeting Jews celebrating the Hanukkah festival on the Bondi Beach. Sajid was killed in an exchange of fire with the police during the shooting, which is being described as one of Australia's deadliest terrorist attacks. Naveed is currently in critical condition and receiving medical treatment at a hospital under police guard.

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