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India condemns Jordan church attack that killed 7
The Hindu·
India on Saturday condemned an attack on a church in Jordan's Karak governorate that left at least seven people dead and 34 wounded. Gunmen opened fire at a funeral in Hamoud locality on Friday, Jordanian authorities said. The Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi stands firmly with Jordan. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed condolences.
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What It Means For You
- The attack left at least seven dead and 34 wounded, Jordanian authorities said.
- India said it stands firmly with Jordan's government and people after the Friday shooting.
- The MEA reiterated India's commitment to fighting terrorism in all forms.
What's Happening
- Gunmen opened fire at a funeral in a church in Hamoud locality of Karak governorate.
- The Ministry of External Affairs issued a condemnation on Saturday.
- S. Jaishankar said he was deeply shocked and offered condolences.
What New Delhi Said
- The MEA called the attack heinous and said several innocent lives were lost.
- It wished a swift recovery to those injured.
- The statement framed the assault as terrorism India opposes in all forms.
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