At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, public security agency says
Authorities called the attack terrorism and launched a manhunt as Jordan declared three days of national mourning and said two wounded were in critical condition.
- On Friday, two unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding around 10 others.
- Witnesses reported attackers used an AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle during the assault in Karak, a governorate around 90 miles south of Amman that is home to a minority Christian population.
- The Public Security Directorate confirmed multiple casualties without specifying a final death toll, while security forces are actively pursuing the gunmen.
- Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani urged the public to "rely on official information," pledging to release further verified details as the investigation continues.
- Authorities have not yet identified the attackers or determined a motive for the shooting as security services continue their investigation into the incident.
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India condemns attack on church in Jordan's Karak; reaffirms zero tolerance for terrorism
Expressing solidarity with the Middle Eastern nation, the statement emphasised that India stands firmly alongside the Government and the people of Jordan. Furthermore, New Delhi reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism globally.
A shooting killed at least seven people in a village about 100 kilometres south of Amman on Friday, October 23. The kingdom, which has made stability one of its priorities, fears that it will be affected by the conflicts that tear its neighbours apart.
Jordan Terror Attack: Islamist extremists target minority Christians
AMMAN: At least seven people were killed and around 40 injured after gunmen opened fire on mourners attending a funeral at a church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate on October 23, Friday. Authorities called the attack on the country’s Christian minority, as a “terrorist act carried out by extremists”. The attack also prompted King Abdullah II to vow the “harshest retaliation” as security forces launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. A he…
Two armed men came out of the car and opened fire on those present in the church, after which they fled.
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