Speaking about Sydney attacker Sajid Akram, DGP Telangana said, "Sajid Akram is originally from Hyderabad, India. He...migrated to Australia in search of employment...in November 1998." "The factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana," police added.