Kerala Man Shot : Jordanian security forces reportedly shot and killed a Thiruvananthapuram native on February 10 as he attempted to illegally cross the Israel border, according to a letter from the Indian Embassy in Amman.
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What did the family say?
The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Ani Thomas Gabriel, a native of Thumba. “We received an email from the Indian Embassy in Jordan confirming his death, but there has been no further communication,” his relative Metilda told PTI on Sunday.
Family sources said Edison, who was with Gabriel, was also shot but survived and returned home injured. A relative told a TV channel that Gabriel left on February 5, saying he was going to Velankanni, a Christian pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu.
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How did the incident happen?
TV reports state that Gabriel and Edison were part of a four-member group attempting to cross the Jordan-Israel border with the help of an agent. They had entered Jordan on a three-month visit visa.
The Kerala man shot incident occurred when the Jordanian army intercepted them at the border. As they attempted to flee, soldiers opened fire, fatally shooting Gabriel in the head. Edison sustained a leg injury, and the Jordanian army hospital provided him with treatment. After his recovery, authorities repatriated him to India.
Gabriel’s family only learned about his trip to Jordan after Edison’s return. Upon further inquiry through the Indian Embassy, they were officially notified of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Christeena.
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Indian Embassy on Kerala man demise
The Indian Embassy in Jordan announced on X that it is aware of the tragic death of an Indian national under unfortunate circumstances. It is coordinating with the deceased’s family and Jordanian authorities to arrange the transportation of the mortal remains.