On Saturday, India strongly condemned a deadly assault on a church in Karak, Jordan's southern governorate, which claimed seven lives and injured 34 others. The attack occurred during a funeral service on Friday, prompting global outcry and expressions of solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement, conveying India's unwavering support to Jordan during this difficult period. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured in this cowardly attack," the MEA affirmed, reiterating India's firm commitment to combating terrorism 'in all its forms and manifestations.'
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also voiced his shock on X, expressing deep sorrow over the "heinous attack" that led to the tragic loss of innocent lives. He reaffirmed India's solidarity with the Jordanian government and its people, emphasizing the nation's stance against terrorism.
Jordanian authorities, through the Public Security Directorate, reported the casualties from the Friday incident. Unidentified individuals carried out the shooting, and intensive investigations are underway to establish the circumstances and identify those responsible. King Abdullah II of Jordan termed the incident a "terrorist attack" on X, vowing the 'harshest retaliation.' Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Al-Momani announced on X that Prime Minister Jafar Hassan would chair a meeting in Karak to oversee the official response to this "heinous terrorist crime."
International condemnation also followed swiftly. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the attack on Friday, stressing the sanctity of places of worship as havens of peace. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, reiterated that "places of worship must be places of peace and must be safe for all." Guterres called for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice, extending condolences to victims' families. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi likewise offered his condolences to King Abdullah II, describing the incident as a "treacherous terrorist attack" and condemning such acts that 'violates all human values.'
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