India Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Jordan, Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Terrorism

India has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a church in Jordan's southern governorate of Karak that left seven people dead and 34 others injured, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and its people.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incident as a heinous attack and extended condolences to the families of those killed, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

“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, which took place during a funeral. In a post on X, he conveyed India's condolences to the bereaved families and reiterated New Delhi's support for Jordan during the difficult time.

The Jordanian Public Security Directorate said on Friday that seven people were killed and 34 injured in the shooting. A spokesperson said the attack was carried out by unidentified individuals and that investigations were being conducted intensively to establish the circumstances and identify those responsible.

Jordan's King Abdullah II described the incident as a terrorist attack in a post on X, saying it would be met with the harshest retaliation.

Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Al-Momani said Prime Minister Jafar Hassan would chair a meeting in Karak to oversee the authorities' response to what he called a heinous terrorist crime.

The attack also drew condemnation from the United Nations and Egypt, with both expressing solidarity with Jordan and extending condolences to the victims' families.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack, stressing that violence against civilians and places of worship was unacceptable. In a statement delivered through his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, Guterres said places of worship must remain safe spaces for everyone.

He called for those responsible to be identified and brought to justice, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a swift recovery. The United Nations also reaffirmed its support for the government and people of Jordan.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conveyed his condolences to King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people over the deaths. In a statement issued by the Egyptian Presidency, Sisi condemned the attack, describing the violence as a violation of human values.

The international reactions underscored concerns over the targeting of civilians and religious sites, as Jordanian authorities continued their investigation into the shooting.