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**Sydney, Australia** – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally ruled out the involvement of a major organized extremist cell in the recent deadly attacks in Sydney, confirming that the perpetrators were not known to counter-terrorism authorities despite being “clearly inspired by extremist ideologies.”
Speaking to the media in Sydney, PM Albanese confirmed that neither of the two armed individuals—identified as father and son Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram—was on any counter-terrorism watch list prior to the incident. Police, however, discovered a cache of multiple locally manufactured Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the attackers’ vehicle, suggesting planning beyond the initial assault.
The attack, which occurred at Bondi Junction/Bondi Beach, resulted in the tragic deaths of 15 people, including a 10-year-old child, and left 29 others injured, including two police officers. One attacker was killed during the police response, while the other remains injured and in custody.
### Background and International Links
Details regarding the perpetrators have emerged from the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Indian media sources.
The older attacker, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, arrived in Australia on a student visa in 1998, which was later converted to a partner visa following his marriage in 2001. His son, 24-year-old Naveed Akram, was born in Australia.
Indian police statements have confirmed that Sajid Akram has roots in India, specifically from Hyderabad in the state of Telangana. A colleague of Naveed Akram stated that Sajid Akram was of Indian origin, while Naveed’s mother was reportedly Italian. The colleague expressed shock, noting they had often discussed the father’s legal possession of firearms licenses.
### Heroic Intervention and Critical Condition
Amidst the tragedy, the bravery of a Syrian national, Ahmad Alahmad, has earned global acclaim. Mr. Alahmad is credited with tackling and disarming one of the assailants, a crucial act that eyewitnesses and authorities confirm saved dozens of lives during the attack, which occurred during a major community event.
Prime Minister Albanese visited Mr. Alahmad in the hospital to express gratitude. However, reports indicate that Mr. Alahmad remains in critical condition, with doctors expressing concern that he may lose his left arm due to the severity of his injuries. Mr. Alahmad’s father, Muhammad Fateh, praised his son’s courage, stating his actions ensured the survival of countless innocent individuals.
Australian media confirms that the surviving attacker remains conscious in the hospital under strict security watch. Australian police continue to investigate whether any third party was involved in the planning, though initial findings dismiss this possibility.
