India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud

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India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud. (2026, October 24). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-unequivocally-condemns-attack-on-church-in-jordans-hamoud/article71619864.ece

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India strongly condemned an attack on a church in Hamoud, Karak governorate of Jordan, which occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, resulting in seven deaths and thirty-four injuries. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims' families and support for Jordan's government, while reaffirming India’s commitment to combating terrorism.

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Initial Attack: On Friday, October 26, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hmoud, Karak governorate, Jordan. The attack killed nine people and injured 34 others.

Investigation and Arrests: Security forces arrested three suspects on Monday, October 26, after a shootout near an abandoned house in Karak governorate. The suspects were identified as two brothers and their brother-in-law with no ties to other terrorist cells.

Government Response: Jordanian authorities stated they would hold accountable anyone involved in the attack. King Abdullah II praised security forces for their actions and vowed that "no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated."

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Casualties:
Killed: 9 Christians
Injured: 34 people

Location:
The attack occurred at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud, about 180 km south of Amman.

Suspects and Arrests:
Three suspects were arrested after a shootout.
They are two brothers and their brother-in-law with no known ties to other cells.

Government Statements:
King Abdullah II vowed that "terrorists would not escape punishment."
Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya stated the country will not tolerate extremist terrorism.

Context:
This type of violence is highly unusual in Jordan, a relatively stable US ally in the Middle East.
Security forces are continuing investigations and have not yet closed the case.

Sources: BBC News, Reuters, The Guardian, Associated Press, South China Morning Post, New York Post.

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India on Saturday (October 24, 2026) unequivocally condemned an attack on a church in Jordan's Karak governorate that left at least seven people dead and 34 wounded. asserted

that → condemn → people

New Delhi said it stands "firmly" with the government and the "friendly people" of Jordan in "this difficult hour". asserted

it → say → hour

“Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud locality of Karak governorate on Friday (October 23, 2026),” according to authorities in Jordan. uncertain

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"India unequivocally condemns the heinous attack at a Church in Karak, Jordan on October 23 which resulted in the tragic loss of several innocent lives and injuries to many others," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. asserted

Ministry → condemn → Affairs

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured in this cowardly attack," it said in a statement. "We also reaffirm our strong commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the MEA added. asserted

MEA → extend → forms

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar too expressed anguish over the attack. asserted

Jaishankar → express → attack

"Deeply shocked at the heinous attack at a Church in Karak, Jordan," he said on social media. asserted

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"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured," he said. asserted

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