A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday evening has left 16 people dead, triggering widespread panic. According to reports, two gunmen stormed the beach while tourists were enjoying the area, opening fire and causing visitors to flee in fear.
Local authorities identified the attackers as a father-son duo. The father, Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, were reportedly linked to Pakistani terrorist networks. Eyewitnesses stated that the two, wearing masks, also fired from a pedestrian bridge near the beach.
BREAKING:
Australian police ram a car with 5 Islamists travelling to Bondi Beach.
Seems like they had info that another attack might have been imminent. The West is full of dangerous Islamists. pic.twitter.com/jbUGtBaC53
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 18, 2025
In a separate operation, Australian police foiled another suspected terror plot. Acting on specific intelligence, authorities arrested seven individuals after intercepting two vehicles. Police said the suspects had planned an attack, but emphasized that they had no connection to the Bondi Beach incident.
Officials have noted that the Bondi Beach shooting has heightened national security concerns, prompting increased vigilance across the country. Authorities continue to investigate both the attack and the broader threat environment to ensure public safety.