Security Officer Fatally Stabbed Near Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman

A security officer died after being attacked with a sharp object in Jordan's capital on Thursday. The incident took place near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman, according to local authorities.

The Public Security Directorate confirmed the death and announced that an investigation is underway. The embassy acknowledged the event occurred nearby but provided no additional information.

State media reported that the attacker attempted to take the officer's weapon. A second officer stepped in to prevent this, resulting in injuries to both the assailant and the second officer.

The suspect has been taken into custody following the confrontation.