Sydney attacker Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad, India and migrated to Australia in search of employment in 1998, according to Telangana Police. He subsequently married a European-origin woman. "Sajid...carries Indian passport as on date," police added. Factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed appear to have no connection with India, police further said.