Suspected Bondi Gunmen Operated Independently and Received No Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Say.

The two suspected attackers who carried out the lethal incident at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, according to Australian law enforcement.

Authorities additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit

Authorities indicate the individuals did not receive any form of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial inquiries from local authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The attack—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively analyzing the footage," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary reviews suggest that "the two men are alleged to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities.

"There is little to no indication to indicate these accused individuals were part of a wider network, or were acting on orders from others to execute an attack," she emphasized.

Yet, the pair were also not in the Philippines as tourists, the official clarified. She underscored that, as the investigation is still active, new evidence could surface.

Inspiration and Legal Proceedings

Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both alleged attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Militant groups have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.