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India condemns ‘heinous’ church attack in Jordan that killed 8, expresses ‘heartfelt condolences’

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New Delhi: India on Saturday condemned a deadly shooting at a church in Jordan’s Karak, where gunmen attacked mourners during a funeral on Friday. The attack reportedly killed eight people and injured 34, though an Associated Press report cited seven deaths.n Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared a statement that expressed condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

India condemns the attack

“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,” the MEA statement said.

India reaffirmed its solidarity with Jordan’s government and people. “We also reaffirm our strong commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement read.

Jaishankar expresses India’s solidarity

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condemned the shooting in a post on X. He expressed shock over the deaths and injuries and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

“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,” he wrote.

Gunmen fire at mourners

The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, around 180 kilometres from the capital, Amman.

According to AP, footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed two gunmen approaching the church and firing pistols. A third person appeared to carry a semiautomatic rifle. The attackers then moved towards the church.

A government statement said unknown assailants carried out the attack and that investigators had made rapid progress.

King Abdullah condemns shooting

Jordan’s King Abdullah II condemned the assault as a “terrorist act” and said the country would respond with the harshest penalties, AP reported.

He offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

Several countries in the region also condemned the shooting. Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Oman denounced the attack, while Iraq expressed solidarity with Jordan in its fight against terrorism.

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