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News Topical, Digital Desk : Pakistani-born Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, carried out the terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia . This father-son duo opened fire indiscriminately at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people. However, now another major revelation has emerged regarding these attackers. Before the attack in Australia, the father and son traveled to the Philippines, Philippine immigration officials confirmed. Both Pakistani-born suspects traveled on Indian passports and stayed in the Philippines from November 1st to November 28th.
Police engaged in investigation
According to a Bloomberg report, a spokesperson for the Philippines' immigration office said the two had traveled to Davao, Philippines, and from Davao, they arrived in Sydney via Manila. The Philippines is also investigating the matter.
ISIS connection of the attackers
According to Australian police, two ISIS flags and explosives were found in a car registered in Naveed's name. Several reports claim that the two attackers traveled to the Philippines a month earlier to receive training for the Sydney attack.
In Australia, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyol said:
Both attackers have been confirmed to have traveled to the Philippines. However, the purpose of their visit and where they stayed are still under investigation.
The story of the Sydney attacks
It's worth noting that the Jewish community's Hanukkah festival had begun at Sydney's Bondi Beach, with around 1,000 people gathered there to celebrate. During this time, the two attackers stood on a bridge and began firing at people.
Then a local, Ahmed Al Ahmed, snatched Sajid's gun. Sajid was killed in the exchange of fire, and Ahmed was seriously injured. Naveed was also injured in the attack. He has been hospitalized under police supervision.
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