Petition organiser said the attack had highlighted what he described as an urgent need for stronger leadership and clearer, more accountable policies.

A former Births, Deaths and Registrations clerk, Jone Matawalu, is charged alongside Junaid in connection with the alleged scheme.

Tulsi Gabbard warned that the goal of Islamism was the “Islamisation” of countries around the world, adding that it was “probably too late for Europe — and maybe Australia”.

The court heard that in July 2024, investigators from the Australian Federal Police identified the man’s involvement in a scheme in which he was paid to collect unlawful non-citizens arriving by boat in the Northern Territory.

Naveed Akram has been charged with one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and 40 counts of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.

She credits her Indian heritage and upbringing with instilling discipline, respect, and a strong sense of community—values that now guide her public service.

The Executive Order also directs to take action against assets, financial networks and institutions linked to fentanyl production and trafficking, targeting criminal and transnational networks.

Internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the victims through a large-scale sand installation carrying the message, “Crush Terror for a Safer World.”

Indian police officers said Sajid had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years.

The 44-year-old, unarmed and acting alone, confronted an armed gunman in the attack that claimed 16 lives, including a child, and left 29 others injured.