Naveed Akram Speaks Only a best Single Word in Bondi Beach Court Appearance

Naveed Akram, the Bondi Beach attacker, appeared in an Australian court via video connection on Monday (Feb 16) and reportedly said only one word. Since the country’s worst mass shooting in over 30 years. In December, Akram and his father, Sajid, opened fire on people attending a Hanukkah celebration on Australia’s Bondi Beach. While police shot and killed Sajid during the attack, Naveed has been charged with terrorism, 15 counts of murder, and a slew of other offences. He appeared in a Sydney court via video link from prison for around five minutes, according to the AFP.

What happened at the hearing?

The hearing covered the timing of evidence and technical issues such as obscuring the identities of some victims. According to AFP, Akram donned a green shirt during the hearing and said only one word – “yeah” – when the court enquired if he had heard anything about the renewal of suppression orders. Akram’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 9. Speaking outside the courtroom, Akram’s lawyer, Ben Archbold, stated that his client is being held in “very onerous conditions.” He also stated that it was too early to determine whether Akram would plead guilty.

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What do we know about Naveed Akram.

According to sources, Australia’s intelligence service alerted Naveed Akram in 2019, but he dropped off the radar when it determined he posed no imminent threat. According to police documents revealed after the incident, the two had conducted “firearms training” in what was believed to be the New South Wales countryside before to the shooting. They claimed the suspects had “meticulously planned” the attack for months, publishing photos of them firing shotguns and moving in a “tactical manner.”The couple reportedly taped a video in October screaming against “Zionists” while sitting in front of an Islamic State jihadist group banner and describing their motivations for the attack, according to authorities.

Furthermore, it has come to light that Sajid Akram is originally from Hyderabad, India, and moved to Australia in November 1998. India’s Telangana police claimed in a statement that Akram’s family in Hyderabad was unaware of his “radical mindset” and that he had only visited India six times in the 27 years since moving to Australia. Indian police have stated that they are completely cooperating with Australian authorities and other relevant agencies in this matter.