Dr. Mohammad H Al-Momani, Minister of Government Communication and the Government Spokesperson | Jordan
Jordan's govt. spokesman labels Karak church incident as 'painful act of terrorism'
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Minister of Government Communication and Official Government Spokesperson Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani stated that the deadly attack in Karak Governorate constitutes a "painful, criminal, and terrorist act," as senior cabinet officials were deployed to the field on Friday.
Dr. Al-Momani announced that the Deputy Prime Minister along with several government ministers are currently present on the ground in Karak to closely monitor field developments, manage security implications, and coordinate official response efforts.
The government's response follows confirmation by the Public Security Directorate (PSD) regarding the final casualty count resulting from what authorities described as a cowardly assault on a funeral procession.
6 dead, 28 injured
Detailing the official casualty figures and progress of the inquiry, the media spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate confirmed that the attack carried out by unidentified perpetrators against a funeral procession in Karak resulted in 6 deaths and 28 injuries to date.
The Public Security Directorate offered prayers for mercy for the deceased and wished a speedy and complete recovery for all the wounded currently receiving medical treatment.
The spokesperson reaffirmed that security agencies and law enforcement units are conducting an intensive, full-scale investigation to track down and arrest the perpetrators.
Security officials emphasized that the public and media will be regularly provided with verified updates as findings are authenticated.
