India Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Jordan, Reaffirms Anti-Terrorism Commitment
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India on Saturday strongly condemned the deadly attack at a church in Jordan’s Karak that claimed seven lives and left 34 people injured, reaffirmed its commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Jordanian Public Security Directorate said that 7 people were killed and 34 others injured in a shooting during a funeral in Jordan’s southern governorate of Karak.
Ministry of External Affairs in a statement on the attack said, “India unequivocally condemns the heinous attack at a church in Karak, Jordan, on October 23, 2026, which resulted in the tragic loss of several innocent lives and injuries to many others.”
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured in this cowardly attack,” the MEA said.
The MEA added that 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,” the MEA said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed shock over the attack.
Jaishankar said in a post on X “Deeply shocked at the heinous attack at a church in Karak, Jordan yesterday which resulted in the tragic loss of several innocent lives and injuries to many others. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and we wish a swift recovery to those injured. 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”.
