Sydney Terror Attack: Hyderabad Roots Emerge for Attacker Sajid Akram

• Telangana Police confirmed one Sydney Bondi Beach terror attacker, Sajid Akram (50), holds an Indian passport and has Hyderabad roots.
• The attack, believed to be ISIS-inspired, occurred on Dec 14 during Hanukkah, killing 15 people; Akram's son Naveed (24) was also involved.
• Sajid Akram migrated to Australia in 1998, married Venera Grosso, and his children are Australian citizens, though he retains his Indian passport.
• Akram's Hyderabad family had no knowledge of his radical ideas, and Telangana Police state no local influence on his radicalization.
• Telangana Police are cooperating with central agencies and urge against speculation regarding the incident.

Why It Matters: Sydney terror attacker Sajid Akram, with Hyderabad roots, had no local radicalization ties, says Telangana Police.