Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 12 (ANI): One Indian national injured in the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died, while three others are in the intensive care unit but stable, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said Sunday.
In an update on the condition of the injured Indian nationals, the Embassy said two others had been admitted to regular hospital wards, while the remaining injured had been discharged.
“Our Embassy officials have visited all hospitals where Indian nationals injured in the attack have been admitted. As mentioned earlier, one Indian national unfortunately passed away today, three are in the ICU but stable, two more are admitted in normal wards, while others have been discharged,” the Embassy said in a post on X.
The Embassy thanked Saudi authorities for providing medical care to the injured and assured the affected families of all possible assistance.
“We thank the Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indian nationals and assure the families that the Embassy will provide all possible support,” it added.
Earlier, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the deceased Indian national, Mohammad Yousuf Ali, was a resident of Hyderabad and was traveling to Medina for Umrah when the incident occurred. He said Ali’s wife and children were among those injured.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant amid the prevailing situation.
The Embassy advised Indian nationals to stay indoors when necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.
“In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors as necessary, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels,” the advisory read.
“Indian nationals are strongly advised to refrain from circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events,” it added.
The Embassy said its operations in Riyadh, along with those of the Consulate in Jeddah and services provided through VFS, were continuing normally. It added that further updates and advisories would be issued as necessary.
The Embassy urged members of the Indian community to contact the 24-hour helpline of the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (PBSK) for assistance. The toll-free number is 8002471234.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed condolences over the death and said the Indian Embassy would extend all possible assistance to the bereaved family.
“Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
The remarks came after King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck again Sunday, in a second attack within 24 hours and the third this week. A projectile hit Terminal 4 and sparked a fire, following an assault a day earlier that left 12 people dead and more than 300 injured. The victims included four Saudi nationals and eight foreign residents.
Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said air defenses also intercepted a cruise missile near the airport.
Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed responsibility for the strikes on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure.
India strongly condemned the attack. The Ministry of External Affairs said repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable and must stop immediately, while expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty.
The attack came amid escalating hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree claimed the group had carried out four operations involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones against Saudi airports and energy infrastructure over a 24-hour period.
In a statement shared on Telegram, the Houthis claimed that one operation targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, while others targeted the Shugadam gas facility and the Tanajib oil refinery, both associated with Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. These claims were made by the Houthi group.
The group also warned international companies, workers and travelers against operating flights to Saudi airports, while making an exception for airports and airspace serving the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. (ANI)
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