Kerala Man Shot at Jordan-Israel Border After Asking Wife to Pray

Thomas Gabriel Perera from Kerala was shot dead while attempting to cross the Jordan border into Israel. He made a final call to his wife asking for prayers. His group, misled by an agent, attempted an illegal crossing after obtaining tourist visas. The details of the incident were confirmed by family after Edison’s return from Jordan, and the Indian embassy is assisting with next steps for the deceased’s return.

A 47-year-old man from Kerala, Thomas Gabriel Perera, was shot at the Jordan-Israel border while attempting an illegal crossing. During the incident on February 10, three others accompanying him were injured. Perera was shot in the head, prompting concerns from his family, who were unaware of his intentions to cross the border at the time of his departure from home five days earlier.

Before his death, Perera made a brief phone call to his wife, asking her to ‘pray for him’ for just two minutes. The group, which included Edison (43), had left Kerala under the guise of visiting a Christian pilgrimage in Tamil Nadu. They had obtained tourist visas for a three-month stay in Jordan but were misled into attempting to cross into Israel.

The group, which was assisted by an agent promising them work visas in Israel, found themselves intercepted by the Jordanian army. As they tried to escape, the soldiers opened fire, resulting in severe injuries. Only Edison managed to return home, revealing the tragic news about Perera’s death.

The family was informed about the incident via an email from the Indian embassy, which noted, “The Embassy has learned of the sad demise of an Indian national in unfortunate circumstances.” The embassy is working with local authorities to arrange for repatriation of Perera’s remains, while family members expressed shock over the circumstances leading to his death.

The tragic case of Thomas Gabriel Perera raises serious concerns about illegal border crossings and the role of questionable agents. It highlights the dangers faced by individuals seeking better opportunities abroad, often under false pretenses. This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and awareness among potential migrants, as well as the need for support systems to protect them from exploitation.

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