India has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a church in the city of Karak, Jordan. The shooting incident, which took place on a Friday, resulted in the tragic deaths of 7 people, while 34 others sustained various injuries. The Ministry of External Affairs of India described the event as a heinous and cowardly act, while the ministry extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. Reaffirming its firm commitment against global terrorism, India stated that it stands in solidarity with Jordan during this difficult time.
According to the official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India unequivocally condemns the heinous attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, which occurred on 23 October 2026. The attack claimed the lives of several innocent people and left numerous others injured. The ministry expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. India reiterated that it stands firmly with the government and the friendly people of Jordan in this challenging period. On top of that, India reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to continue the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations worldwide.
External Minister S. Jaishankar Expresses Grief
External Affairs Minister S, while jaishankar also expressed profound grief over the terror attack in Jordan. Taking to the social media platform X, he wrote that he was deeply pained by the heinous attack on the church in Karak. He noted that the tragic incident had claimed several innocent lives and left many injured. Jaishankar conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the rapid recovery of the injured. He emphasized that India stands firmly with the government and the people of Jordan in this hour of crisis. He also reiterated India's strong resolve against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.
Deadly Church Shooting During Funeral Proceedings
According to reports by Al Jazeera, gunmen opened indiscriminate fire during a funeral service inside a church in the Karak region of Jordan. The attack took place at the Greek Orthodox Church located in the village of Hamoud, while the horrific assault resulted in the deaths of 7 individuals, while 34 others were left injured. Targeting people gathered for a funeral at a sacred religious site has sent waves of shock and grief throughout the region. The incident has drawn widespread international condemnation. Leaders from various countries around the globe, along with the United Nations, have expressed profound sorrow over the attack, emphasizing the critical importance of protecting innocent civilians and religious sanctuaries.
King Abdullah II of Jordan Warns Perpetrators
Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Hussein expressed deep sorrow over the attack, vowing that those who targeted Karak will face the harshest punishment, while he stated that individuals who dream of dividing the people of Jordan through bullets will never succeed against the nation's unity. The King firmly asserted that from the north to the south of the country, all Jordanians are bound by the same land and a shared future, with no divisions among them, while the King offered his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a rapid recovery to the wounded. He emphasized that every single Jordanian life is precious and that iron-fist actions will be taken against anyone attempting to threaten the nation.