AMMAN, The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman confirmed all Embassy staff and members of the Sri Lankan community in Jordan are completely safe following a security incident that occurred earlier on Thursday, Nov.5
According to Jordan’s Public Security Directorate (PSD), an attack involving a sharp object took place at approximately 12:20 p.m. in front of the Embassy building, resulting in the tragic death of Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salaita while he was performing his official duties.
A police patrol intervened immediately at the scene, successfully overpowering and arresting the suspect. The commanding officer of the patrol sustained facial injuries during the confrontation and was promptly transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the PSD indicate that the suspect had planned the attack against security personnel, and authorities have formally classified the incident as a terrorist act. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka extended its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and colleagues of the late Corporal Al-Salaita and mourns his loss alongside the people and government of Jordan.
Ambassador Wishwanath Aponsu and the Mission continue to closely monitor the security situation in ongoing coordination with relevant Jordanian authorities, while remaining fully attentive to the safety and well-being of the Sri Lankan community in Jordan. Pic from Jordan
Meanwhile. King Abdullah on Thursday was following up on developments related to the investigation into the terrorist attack on police officers in Amman.an.
Police on Thursday said that one of its personnel was killed in an alleged terror attack in the capital earlier in the day.
Prince Feisal, the Regent, visited the injured security officer, who is receiving treatment at the King Hussein Medical Centre after being assaulted while responding to a terrorist act in Amman, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Prince Feisal wished the injured officer a speedy recovery and offered his condolences over the martyrdom of Corp. Jawad Salaytah in the same attack.
The prince stressed that the King was following up on developments related to the investigation into the terrorist attack, expressing his condemnation of any act targeting the security and safety of Jordanians.
