New Delhi, Dec 17 (NationPress) It has been confirmed that one of the shooters involved in the Bondi Beach incident originated from Hyderabad. The elder suspect, Sajid Akram (50), was killed by police, while his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, sustained injuries and is currently hospitalized.

Intelligence agencies investigating Sajid's background discovered that he came from the Al Hasnath Colony in Toli Chowk, Hyderabad. Although Hyderabad has faced issues with terrorism and radicalisation, there is no evidence that Sajid underwent radicalisation in India; the transformation occurred in Sydney, with the father-son pair acting independently.

It has been verified that they were influenced by Islamic State ideology while in Sydney. Officials report that the attack, which resulted in 16 fatalities, was driven entirely by ideology. The investigation has pointed to Wissam Haddad, a notorious cleric linked to the Islamic State, who propagates radical views and, despite numerous warnings, has not faced any repercussions from Australian authorities.

Indian intelligence agencies recognize Haddad's name, noting his controversial history and the lack of action against him, despite repeated alerts. This incident illustrates a typical Islamic State operation, emphasizing radicalisation over training.

The Islamic State has successfully radicalised individuals who have proceeded to commit deadly acts independently, without significant training or logistical support from the organization. Officials draw comparisons with the Faridabad module, responsible for the Delhi Red Fort blasts, which was similarly self-driven and inspired by a cleric named Mufti Irfan Ahmed.

Intelligence agencies have alerted state police regarding potential threats during New Year celebrations and have raised concerns about controversial preachers across the nation. The Islamic State has identified numerous such individuals tasked with recruitment and promoting radical ideologies.

In the case involving Australia, it was Naveed who initially attended Haddad's classes and subsequently introduced his father to the preacher. Analysts studying Haddad's speeches conclude that he possesses the ability to persuade both youth and older individuals. His rhetoric has increasingly focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, subtly inciting people to target anyone associated with Israel, which elucidates the motives behind the Bondi Beach attack on Jews during Hanukkah.

Officials indicate that the signs were clear in Australia. Despite a warning from an ASIO undercover agent about Haddad's indoctrination efforts at the Al Madina Dawah Centre in Bankstown, no action was taken. Haddad has not faced terrorism charges, despite Australia's ongoing challenges with foreign terrorist organizations. He has denied any involvement in the Bondi Beach incident, demonstrating a strategic approach that benefits the Islamic State.

The preacher is merely a component of the radicalisation framework; he does not partake in the actual attacks, planning, or logistics. The fact that those he radicalises self-recruit and execute attacks provides him with plausible deniability, as no evidence can directly link him to the actions.

Haddad managed to influence the father-son duo over five years. While police have found no direct connection between the attack and Haddad, they are investigating a trip taken by the duo to the Philippines, suspecting potential training.

Indian agencies, having cautioned against such preachers, are closely observing the situation as pro-Hamas discussions surge. Radical ideologues in India have been leveraging the Israel-Hamas issue to incite violence, asserting that India’s alignment with Israel necessitates retaliatory attacks within the country. Investigations into the Faridabad module also revealed pro-Hamas sentiments among its members, who sought to carry out major attacks in response to India’s relationship with Israel.