Jordan takes tough security, governmental measures

The Jordanian security authorities imposed a security belt in the surrounding of the hotels which were exposed to three explosions, and rescue teams evacuated the victims from Radisson hotel which is often visited by Asian and European diplomats.

News report in Amman said that the explosion in Radisson Sass took place during a wedding part, noting that this hotel witnessed similar attacks attempt in 2000.

The news reports also said that the Jordanian security forces intensified security measures and imposed a security belt around hotels and headquarters of the diplomatic missions in Jordan.

In a preventive measures, the Jordanian government decided to close the ministries, public establishments and circles and schools today, Thursday.

The news said that the Jordanian authorities arrested several persons inside Radisson Sass hotel in Amman including employees and clients.

The attacks came at a time when the general attorney issued a decision against 6 persons in an organization called "Saraya Khattab " ( Khattab group) under the charge of conspiring with the intention to carry out terrorist acts targeting alcohol selling shops and American targets in Jordan.

Security sources said that the arrested men tried to buy a poisonous material to kill owners of alcohol shops and its clients.