Sajid Akram

Sajid Akram, 50, is identified as one of the two gunmen responsible for the mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025. The attack resulted in 15 deaths and is described as the nation's worst mass shooting in decades. Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, allegedly planned the attack meticulously for months, including firearms training. The pair lived in Bonnyrigg, a suburb of Sydney. The attack has prompted national mourning, a review of security services, and an apology from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In response to the shooting, the Australian Parliament has passed stricter hate crime and gun laws, including a national gun buyback scheme. The Bondi attack and its aftermath are significant due to their impact on Australian society, prompting discussions about hate speech, gun control, and national security.