Indian National Sajid Akram’s Passport Details Emerge in Sydney Attack

Sajid Akram and his son's passports on public display / Photo File (X/@KashmiriTales)

New details have emerged in the investigation into the Sydney attack, revealing the Indian passports of Indian-origin terrorist Sajid Akram and his son, confirming their Indian citizenship and contradicting earlier claims circulated by sections of the Indian media.

According to sources, Sajid Akram’s Indian passport was issued by the Indian Embassy on February 24, 2022, with a validity of 10 years. The document indicates that Indian diplomatic authorities were fully aware of Akram’s Indian nationality from the outset, despite subsequent attempts to obscure this fact.

Soon after the Sydney incident, a coordinated disinformation campaign was launched by parts of the Indian media, allegedly portraying the attacker as Pakistani. Analysts say the misleading narrative was deliberately pushed to create diplomatic pressure and damage Pakistan’s international image.

Reports by international outlets, including The Guardian, have previously highlighted concerns regarding Indian intelligence activities in Australia. In 2020, Australian authorities expelled two officers linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, as part of a broader crackdown on what Australian intelligence described as a “spy network” operating within the country.

Security experts now say emerging evidence suggests possible links between the Sydney attackers and India’s intelligence agency, RAW. Investigations into these alleged connections are ongoing, with authorities examining financial trails, travel records, and communication links.

It has also been revealed that Sajid Akram had recently travelled to the Philippines using his Indian passport, further confirming his nationality and highlighting his international movements prior to the attack.

Following these disclosures, accusations directed at Pakistan in connection with the Sydney incident have been widely questioned. Observers say the role of Indian media in shaping an inaccurate narrative is now under scrutiny, as calls grow for accountability and transparent reporting.