An Indian national who was critically injured in the October 10 attack at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed. The embassy has expressed its condolences and promised all possible assistance to bring the deceased’s body back to India as soon as possible.
According to the information provided, 11 Indian nationals were injured in Saturday’s attack. The overall toll was reported to be 12 dead and 309 injured. BusinessToday reported that the deceased was a resident of Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad. His two sons were also reportedly injured. However, the embassy has not officially released the deceased’s name.
The situation remained tense on Sunday, October 11, when another attack struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh airport. Saudi aviation authorities reportedly said several people were injured in the latest incident. The airport was closed, and flights were being diverted to other locations.
Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for at least four operations targeting the airport since Saturday, according to the information provided.
The repeated attacks have raised concerns among Indian nationals and their families about safety and travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Passengers have been advised to check directly with airlines for the latest flight information and follow official advisories from the Indian Embassy.
Further updates are awaited on the condition of injured Indians, the latest casualty figures and arrangements for repatriating the deceased.
