The 24-year-old surviving Bondi Beach attacker Naveed Akram was presented before the court for the first time on Monday. Akram along with his father Sajid Akram carried out Australia’s one of the deadliest attacks on December 14, killing 15 people.

Naveed and his family migrated to Australia decades back from Hyderabad. During the shootout, Naveed was injured and recovered after treatment, his father Sajid was killed at the spot during a police encounter.

Accused Naveed spoke two words

Naveed is facing 59 charges, this includes 15 counts of murder, 1 committing a terrorist attack. When the Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund asked the accused Naveed if he heard about the extension of suppression orders, he just replied ‘Yeah’. After the order was announced, the legal aid solicitor Ben Archbold requested to give further time so that he can speak and understand Naveed.

When the Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund said to Naveed, “Mr Akram, your solicitor is going to give you a call after,”, Naveed again replied, ‘Yep’. During the complete proceeding, Naveed only uttered ‘Yep’ twice.

Where is Bondi Shooter locked?

The only surviving shooter Naveed Karam is locked at Goulburn supermax prison, confirmed solicitor Ben Archbold, handling Naveed’s case. Archbold said, “Everyone knows that [Goulburn’s] supermax has very onerous conditions, and that’s where people who [allegedly] commit these crimes are,”.

The attorney Archbold hinted that it would be a bit early to say what plea Akram would enter. He further elaborated that proceedings can continue till 2027. The attorney further shared that prosecutors have yet not submitted a brief of evidence and Naveed has not given any interviews to the police, however the process has been initiated. “He’s just a client, and he’s a client that needs to be represented, and we don’t let our personal view get in the way of our professional obligations,” Archbold said.

What is the Bondi Beach attack?

On December 14, 2025, a deadly mass shooting was carried out by Naveed and his father Sajid Akram, 50, at a beachside event known as Chanukah by the Sea at Archer Park, in Hanukkah, killing 15 people and injuring more than 40. During the shootout, Naveed’s father Sajid was killed by police at the scene, on the other hand Naveed was wounded and was taken to hospital for treatment. As per the media reports, the father son duo had at least 6 firearms, that included rifles, shotguns. Besides, the report suggests the duo had taken training a week before from Zastava Hunting Association, a Sydney-based gun club.

Media reports also suggest that the duo also tried to throw explosive devices into the crowd, though they failed.