Australian police have revealed evidence that the father and son who carried out a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach secretly trained in tactical methods and firearms use in rural New South Wales before the attack. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to push legislation to combat groups inciting hatred and implement the strongest gun control measures in nearly 30 years.
Updates on the shocking Bondi Beach shooting, which left 15 dead: New South Wales police have submitted documents to court indicating that Sajid Akram, the father who was killed by police at the scene, and his son Navid systematically planned the horrific attack.
Evidence of tactical training: Police documents state that both suspects "practiced firearms use" in rural New South Wales, with photos showing them using shotguns and moving in "military tactical" formations. Additionally, a video recorded in October shows them denouncing "Zionists" with ISIS flags in the background, and they conducted nighttime reconnaissance of Bondi Beach just days before the attack.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed deep sorrow for the Jewish community and Australians nationwide. He vowed not to allow terrorists inspired by ISIS to sow division, and announced plans to introduce tougher legal measures against "the spread of hate-inciting teachings," affirming protection for Australian Jews to live and worship safely.
The Australian government is preparing the largest "gun buyback" program since 1996 to remove as many firearms as possible from the streets. New South Wales has convened a special parliamentary session to pass the country's strictest gun control laws, including limiting gun ownership to no more than four firearms per person—except farmers who may possess up to ten—banning all "terrorist symbols" including ISIS flags in public, and empowering authorities to suspend protests for up to three months following terrorist incidents.
Regarding the case progress, 50-year-old Indian-born Sajid Akram, who arrived in Australia in 1998, died in a police shootout. His 24-year-old son Navid, born in Australia, has been transferred from hospital to prison to face legal proceedings.
Furthermore, New South Wales authorities plan to consider banning language that could incite violence, such as certain political uprising-related phrases, to maintain long-term social peace.
, sourceABC News