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MEA condemns deadly church attack in Jordan that killed eight

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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India condemned a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan that killed eight people and injured several others, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and people. The attack took place on a funeral procession in Karak, Jordan, and has resulted in the death of eight people and injuries to several others. The attack is described as a terrorist attack, and security forces are working to track down those responsible.

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  • India condemns attack in Jordan that killed eight.: India condemns attack in Jordan that killed eight.
  • King Abdullah II orders three days of national mourning.: King Abdullah II orders three days of national mourning.
  • Attack is described as a terrorist attack and security forces are working to track down t…: Attack is described as a terrorist attack and security forces are working to track down those responsible.

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Jordan church attack kills eight, India reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism

India on Saturday condemned a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan that killed eight people and injured several others, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and people.In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "India unequivocally condemns the heinous attack at a Church in Karak, Jordan on 23rd October 2026, which resulted in the tragic loss of several innocent lives and injuries to many others. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured in this cowardly attack. India stands firmly with the Government and the friendly people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in this difficult hour. We also reaffirm our strong commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the victims' families.

The attack took place on Friday at a church in the village of Hammoud in the Karak governorate, where gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession. The death toll rose to eight on Saturday after one of the injured victims, who was in critical condition, died, Health Minister Ibrahim al-Bdour told AFP.

Another 26 people remain hospitalised, including one in critical condition, the minister said.Jordan vows action after attackJordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya described the shooting as a terrorist attack and said security forces were working to track down those responsible.

"A terrorist group has carried out a horrific act, one that is condemned in every respect, and the security services are working round the clock to track them down," he told a press conference.King Abdullah II, who visited the wounded at a hospital in Karak, also condemned the attack and said on X that the shooting "will be met with the harshest retaliation".Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered three days of national mourning beginning Friday, with flags to be flown at half-mast over government and public institutions.Karak is home to a significant Christian community in Jordan, a Muslim-majority country where Christians account for between two and three per cent of the population.

Original source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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