Sydney Gun Attack News: During the Hanukkah Festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the father-son attacker opened fire with 6 licensed guns, killing 16 people and injuring 45. Police have declared the attack a terrorist attack.
Sydney Shooting Bondi Beach Update: So far 16 people have died in the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Sunday. These also include a girl, an Israeli citizen and two police officers. On the evening of 14 December, terrorist father and son opened fire at the Hanukkah festival. 45 people are injured in this incident. According to the police, the attackers opened fire on the crowd from 6 licensed guns, which is raising questions in many ways.
When did the shootings happen in Australia?
The incident occurred at 6:47 pm on Sunday evening. About 1,000 people had come to participate in the Hanukkah festival. Then the attacking father and son started firing bullets. People started running here and there to escape the bullets. As soon as the information was received, police and emergency services immediately reached the spot. The injured were taken to the hospital.
Who were the attackers of the Sydney incident?
According to the police, the attackers were father and son. 50 year old Sajid Akram was killed in an encounter with the police. At the same time, his son is 24 years old, whose name is Navid Akram. He is seriously injured and is undergoing treatment under police surveillance. Police said that the father had 6 licensed guns and all of them were used in this attack.
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New South Wales Prime Minister Chris Minns declared the attack a terrorist attack. After this the Federal and State Police started a joint anti-terrorism operation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as an act of evil. US President Donald Trump called it a complete anti-Semitic attack. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused the Australian government of not taking strict action before the attack.