Security Officer Killed in Stabbing Attack in Jordans Capital
MILITARY signal, reported in JO, from grenadachronicle.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Sri Lanka, Amman, Jo11, Jordan.
What Happened
A Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded in a stabbing attack outside the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman on Thursday. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate stated that a member of its forces, Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf al-Salaita, was assaulted with a sharp object and died from the wounds. The attacker, described as a 'cowardly terrorist act' by authorities, attempted to seize the officer’s weapon but was stopped by a second security officer who also sustained injuries. Both the assailant and the second officer were taken to hospitals; the attacker was in critical condition while the wounded officer was stable. The Public Security Directorate reported the attacker had been arrested and was planning a terrorist act against security officers. Al Jazeera’s correspondent noted the attack occurred near a busy street in west Amman, with security forces cordoning off the area and counterterrorism units deployed.
Why it matters
The attack, which happened near the Sri Lankan embassy, raises concerns about security in Jordan’s capital following recent church shootings. The victim was a diplomatic security officer, and the attacker was reportedly armed with daggers. Authorities are investigating whether the incident is linked to previous attacks, including a church shooting that killed nine people. The attacker’s arrest and ongoing investigation could impact Jordan’s counterterrorism efforts, particularly as the country has faced heightened security threats in recent weeks.
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