AMMAN, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- A Jordanian officer was killed in an explosion in capital Amman, the Interior Ministry said Saturday.
The ministry said the incident occurred Friday in Fuheis area in Amman, when an explosive device, planted under a vehicle of the security forces, went off.
The explosion took place during a festival event in Fuheis, killing Officer Ali Qawaqzeh and severely injuring six others, the ministry said in a statement.
Investigations were underway and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
On his official Twitter account, Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Razzaz issued a statement, paying condolences to the family of the officer.
Razzaz stressed that Jordan will always be on the frontline fighting against unjust terrorism.
