Indian Man Fatally Shot Trying to Cross Into Israel from Jordan

New Delhi:  
An Indian man has reportedly been shot and killed by Jordanian soldiers while he was attempting to cross into Israel illegally, the sources confirmed.

The deceased has been identified as Thomas Gabriel Perera, who was 47-year-old from Thumba, Kerala. This incident occurred on February 10.

The Indian Embassy in Jordan has issued a statement on Sunday, expressing its pain over the "sad demise of an Indian national in unfortunate circumstances." 

"The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased and is working closely with Jordanian authorities for transportation of mortal remains of the deceased," it posted on twitter. Perera had arrived in Jordan on a visitor visa & tried to enter Israel.

His relative, Edison, who was from Menamkulam, also attempted to cross into Israel and was shot but survived. He was repatriated to India after he received medical treatment.

This shocking event took place amid the escalating violence in the West Bank & against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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