Imam Hussein Shrine issues statement on Karbala incident involving Indian visitors

KARBALA, Iraq — The Imam Hussein Shrine issued a written statement after videos circulated on social media showing an attack targeting Indian visitors in Karbala. The shrine said the incident was the individual behavior of a few people and that security forces intervened quickly, taking the necessary measures to prevent it from escalating. The statement emphasized that the shrine seeks to provide a safe environment for visitors of all nationalities and sects, in line with Imam Hussein's message of coexistence and mutual respect. It added that no attack on the dignity of visitors would be tolerated and that the conduct of those involved did not reflect the morals of all visitors. The shrine called on media outlets and social media users to verify the accuracy of news reports and avoid unconfirmed information and rumors. No further details on the incident or any official casualty figures were immediately available.