The Economic Times

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, alleged Bondi Beach attackers, attempted to travel to Afghanistan but were turned back; probe reveals key details

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, accused in the 2026 Sydney Hanukkah mass shooting, previously tried to travel to Afghanistan. Their journey was halted in Kyrgyzstan. Investigations are examining these travel plans. The initial probe found no evidence of training for the attack. Naveed Akram appeared in court after being wounded and his father killed by police.