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Security officer killed in terrorist attack near Sri Lankan Embassy
A Jordanian security officer was killed by an assailant with a sharp object near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman. The incident, classified as terrorism, involved another officer sustaining injuries. All Sri Lankan embassy staff and community members are safe.
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Asian MirrorTerror Attack Outside Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan Kills Police Officer
Ada DeranaSecurity officer attacked and killed near Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan's capital
Daily MirrorSri Lankan Embassy staff safe after attack in Amman
NewsWire EnglishSecurity officer killed in terrorist attack outside Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan
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- A terrorist attack killed a security officer near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday.12
- The assailant was armed with a sharp object and attacked a security officer during his duties.12
- Jordanian authorities classified it as an act of terrorism.12
- Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salaita died while performing official duties.1
- A second security officer sustained facial injuries but remains in stable condition.12
- The suspect was arrested and attempted to seize the slain officer's weapon.12
- Jordanian state television reported that the attacker tried to take the officer’s weapon before another intervened.2
- Sri Lankan Embassy staff are confirmed safe, with no casualties among them.13
- Prime Minister Mohamed al-Momani stated he was closely monitoring the response of security services.2
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Daily Mirror