Jordanian Public Security announces 6 dead and 28 injured in Karak shooting incident
The Public Prosecutor of Oman orders a media blackout in the Karak church shooting case, with an exception for state media.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
“The incident, a criminal act carried out by unknown perpetrators at one of the funerals in Al-Karak, resulted in six martyrs and 28 injuries.”
On another front, Jordan’s Attorney General, Dr. Hassan Al-Abdallat, in accordance with Article 39 of the Press and Publications Law and Article 225 of the Penal Code, ordered a media ban on publishing any material related to the investigative case concerning the events that took place near Hamoud Church in Al-Karak Governorate.
The decision stipulated that all visual, audio, and print media outlets, as well as social media platforms, must refrain from publishing any news or information related to the case, its investigative developments, or any actions that could influence the course of justice, under the threat of legal and judicial liability.
The ban covers all news related to the case, prohibiting its publication and dissemination. The official government media, under the supervision of the Ministry of Government Communication, is exempted from the provisions of this decision.
The decision also prohibits the circulation or republication of images, videos, or information related to the case under investigation. It was noted that this ban encompasses all news related to the case, prohibiting its publication and dissemination.
Earlier today, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported, citing the Public Security Directorate, that several people were killed and injured on Friday (today) when gunmen opened fire inside a church in Al-Karak, southern Jordan.
Citing the Public Security Directorate, Petra reported that unknown gunmen opened fire inside one of the churches in Al-Karak Governorate, resulting in several deaths and injuries, and that the individuals involved are being pursued.
Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani, Minister of Government Communication and the official government spokesperson, stated in a post on social media that security agencies are actively monitoring the shooting incident in Al-Karak Governorate.
