Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 11 (ANI) — An Indian national has died following a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh that reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 300.
In an update shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia expressed its condolences over the death and said it was coordinating with the authorities to ensure the early repatriation of the deceased’s mortal remains to India.
“Update regarding Riyadh Airport attack on October 10. It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains,” the embassy said.
Indian authorities are also coordinating with their Saudi counterparts regarding the 11 Indian nationals injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport.
In a separate post on X, the Indian Embassy said it had been following up with local authorities after the attack and that embassy officials had contacted the hospitals treating the injured Indian nationals.
“The Embassy of India, Riyadh, has been following up on the dastardly attack on Riyadh airport yesterday, in which 12 people unfortunately died and more than 300 were injured. It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. The embassy has been in touch with local authorities to inquire about their well-being. Our officials have also reached out to the hospital authorities,” the post read.
The embassy assured that it would provide further updates as they became available.
Responding to the embassy’s update, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar affirmed India’s commitment to providing the necessary assistance during the difficult situation.
“Our Embassy is doing everything necessary in this difficult situation. May follow their updates,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
Earlier Sunday, India strongly condemned the deadly strike targeting King Khalid International Airport and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty.
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of life, injuries and damage to property. We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”
New Delhi asserted that attacks on civilian areas and critical infrastructure were unjustifiable.
“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the ministry said.
Reiterating India’s diplomatic position, the MEA added, “We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defense of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy return to the region at the earliest.”
According to figures released by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, the 12 people killed in Saturday afternoon’s strike included four Saudi nationals and eight foreign residents. The foreign victims included two Bangladeshi nationals and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.
Medical personnel were treating 309 injured people at multiple hospitals, with some patients reported to be in serious condition. (ANI)
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