A 47-year-old Indian man Thomas Gabriel Periera was killed by Jordan’s security forces when he tried to enter the border in Israel. The event took place on February 10 on the border of Jordan-Israel. Perierara from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala came to Jordan on a tourist visa and tried to illegally enter Israel with his relatives, Edison, when he was shot. Edison, who had gunshot wounds survived the situation and was later sent to India after receiving medical treatment.
The Indian Embassy in Jordan notified Periera’s family about his death. They confirmed they were working with local officials to send his body back home. The embassy offered their sympathy and promised to help the family get his remains to India. On social media, the embassy posted, “The Embassy is in touch with the family of the deceased and is working closely with Jordanian authorities for transportation of mortal remains.”
Family Seeks Indian Govt’s Help to Bring Body Back
In a heart-wrenching account, Periera’s wife revealed that the last time she spoke with him was on February 9. According to her, the conversation lasted only two minutes, during which he simply asked her to pray for him. She had no prior knowledge of his plans to travel to Jordan and was shocked to hear of his sudden departure. The family now seeks help from the Indian government to bring his remains home.
How the Incident Took Place
Edison, who was with Periera during the attempt to cross into Israel, explained that they had initially sought to obtain a tourist visa for Israel. However, because they did not meet the requirement of a group of ten, they decided to cross the border on their own with the help of a guide. Unfortunately, they were intercepted by Jordanian border forces. Due to a language barrier, the situation escalated, and security forces opened fire, resulting in Periera’s death and Edison’s injury. Edison later found himself imprisoned and only learned of Periera’s death after returning to India and confirming the news with the embassy.
The incident has raised concerns about illegal immigration, which continues to be a sensitive issue in India. The Indian Embassy in Jordan remains in close contact with the family and is ensuring that Periera’s remains are brought back to India as soon as possible.
