🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Beach Gunmen Acted Independently and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police State. National Federal Police state there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi attackers operated as members of a broader terror cell. The two alleged individuals who carried out the deadly incident at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national law enforcement. Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Authorities indicate the pair did not partake in any form of terrorist training or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine officials suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel. The attack—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively examining the footage," the commissioner said, noting that preliminary reviews suggest that "the two men are believed to have operated independently." Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these accused individuals were members of a broader organization, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett said. However, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she clarified. She emphasized that, given that the probe is still active, additional details might come to light. Motivation and Court Charges In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly targeted participants at the Jewish festival celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had stated the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. The region is known because, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.
National Federal Police state there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi attackers operated as members of a broader terror cell. The two alleged individuals who carried out the deadly incident at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national law enforcement. Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Authorities indicate the pair did not partake in any form of terrorist training or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine officials suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel. The attack—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively examining the footage," the commissioner said, noting that preliminary reviews suggest that "the two men are believed to have operated independently." Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these accused individuals were members of a broader organization, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett said. However, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she clarified. She emphasized that, given that the probe is still active, additional details might come to light. Motivation and Court Charges In prior statements, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly targeted participants at the Jewish festival celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April. Travel Information In the wake following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had stated the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. The region is known because, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.