The aftermath of the Bondi Beach terror attack continues to unfold, with new details emerging about the perpetrators and the investigation into the tragic event that claimed the lives of 15 people and injured dozens more. The attack, which occurred on Sunday during a Hanukkah celebration, is being investigated as an act of terrorism.

Indian police have identified one of the gunmen, Sajid Akram, 50, as being originally from Hyderabad, a city in southern India. According to Telangana state police, Akram had limited contact with his family in India after migrating to Australia in November 1998. "The family members have expressed no knowledge of his radical mindset or activities, nor of the circumstances that led to his radicalization," the Telangana state police stated. They further added that his radicalization appeared to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana.

Telangana police confirmed that Sajid Akram completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree in Hyderabad. Since migrating to Australia, he visited India six times, primarily for family-related reasons, such as property matters and visiting his elderly parents. He did not attend his father's funeral. Before leaving India, Akram had no adverse record.

Sajid Akram was shot dead by police at the scene of the attack. His son, Naveed Akram, 24, was arrested and remains in critical but stable condition in a Sydney hospital. Initial reports incorrectly identified the attackers as Pakistani nationals. Sajid Akram carried an Indian passport, while Naveed is an Australian citizen.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the attack as an act of "antisemitism" and "terrorism," stating that it was a targeted attack on Jewish Australians during Hanukkah. Albanese also stated that there was no evidence that the attackers were part of a larger cell, but were motivated by extremist ideology. Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett stated it was "a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State". Improvised explosive devices and two homemade flags linked to the Islamic State were found in the attackers' vehicle.

The investigation has revealed that both men traveled to the Philippines last month. They entered the country on November 1 and departed on November 28. The purpose of this trip is under investigation, including reports of possible "military-style training". The two men told family members they were going on a fishing trip, but instead stayed at a short-term rental in Sydney's Campsie suburb, where investigators later recovered additional firearms.

Naveed Akram had previously been under investigation by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) in 2019 due to concerns about his associations. However, he was not deemed an imminent threat at the time.

The Bondi Beach attack has been described as the deadliest incident of gun violence in Australia since the Port Arthur massacre and the worst terrorist attack in Australian history. The attack has prompted renewed debate over gun control in Australia, with the Prime Minister signaling a possible tightening of firearms regulations.