New Delhi, October 24: India on Saturday strongly condemned the deadly attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate that claimed at least seven lives and left 34 others injured.
According to Jordanian authorities, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in the Hmoud locality of Karak on Friday, October 23.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India unequivocally condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous act that resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and injuries to several others.
India also expressed solidarity with the Jordanian government and its people during this difficult time.
The MEA extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. It also reiterated India’s firm commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed shock over the incident in a social media post.
He conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a swift recovery.
