Suryaa International Desk: India has strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church in Karak region of Jordan. Prayer... India has strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church in Karak region of Jordan. Seven people lost their lives and more than thirty others were seriously injured in this carnage carried out by gunmen during the funeral rites taking place in the prayer hall. Expressing shock over the tragedy, the Government of India has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government of Jordan and the bereaved families.
The incident took place on Friday at a church in the village of Hamoud in the Karak region of Jordan. The Ministry of External Affairs described the attack as a most despicable and cowardly act. It has made it clear that India stands in full solidarity with the people and government of Jordan in their time of need. India has once again strongly reiterated its commitment that all nations need to fight unitedly to eradicate terrorism in any form, which is a threat to world peace. Foreign Minister S.
Jaishankar also reacted specifically and strongly condemned the attack. The international community considers such attacks targeting places of worship and innocent civilians to be highly condemnable. King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed deep regret over this incident and warned that strict action will be taken against those responsible. All the countries of the world are responding with open arms and supporting Jordan against this terrorist attack.
