New Delhi — India on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, calling it heinous and cowardly, and reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

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Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan's southern Karak governorate on Friday, October 23. Jordan's Public Security Directorate said seven people were killed and 34 others injured in the attack, IANS reported.

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"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 statement read, as reported by ANI.

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7 killedPeople killed in the Karak church attack, Jordanian Public Security Directorate said Friday
34 injuredPeople injured in the shooting during a funeral on October 23
October 23, 2026Date of the attack in Karak, southern Jordan

"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 statement added.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed the condemnation in a post on X, saying he was deeply shocked at the heinous attack, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a swift recovery to the injured, IANS reported.

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Sources: Ministry of External Affairs statement, October 24, 2026, via IANS (India Tribune) and ANI (Latestly); Jordanian Public Security Directorate figures as reported by IANS.

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