New Delhi, October 24: India has condemned the deadly shooting at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate and conveyed its sympathies to the families grieving the loss of their loved ones.
In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs wished the injured a swift recovery and said India stood with Jordan’s government and people. The ministry also reiterated India’s opposition to terrorism in all its forms. y when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church. By Saturday, the reported death toll had risen to nine, while around 40 people were wounded.
Jordanian authorities called the shooting a terrorist act. King Abdullah II directed security agencies to respond firmly and pursue those responsible. The attackers’ identities and motives remained under investigation, and no group had claimed responsibility.
