Indian Killed, 10 Others Injured in Riyadh Airport Attack; EAM Vows All Possible Assistance

Indian National Dies After Riyadh Airport Attack; Embassy Assures Family of All Possible Help

An Indian national who was among 11 Indians injured in the attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday has died, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed on Sunday. The mission expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all necessary assistance to facilitate the early repatriation of the deceased’s mortal remains.

MEA Assures All Possible Assistance to Victim’s Family

In a post on X, the Embassy shared an update on the October 10 attack, confirming the death of one of the injured Indian nationals.

“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.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed grief over the death and extended his condolences to the family. He assured them that the Indian Embassy would provide all possible assistance.

“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 wrote on X.

Owaisi Says Victim’s Wife and Children Were Also Injured

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said he had received information that an Indian national identified as Mohammad Yousuf Ali died in Saturday’s attack. According to Owaisi, Ali’s wife and two children were also injured.

Owaisi said he had spoken with the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. He also urged Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to intervene immediately and ensure assistance for the affected family.

Earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian Embassy was closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to assist the injured Indians.

The death of the Indian national has raised the reported toll from the attack to 13.

“Our Embassy is doing everything necessary in this difficult situation,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.

India Condemns ‘Dastardly Attack’ on Riyadh Airport

Earlier, the Indian Embassy had said that 11 Indian nationals were among more than 300 people injured in what it described as a “dastardly attack” on Riyadh airport.

The mission said it was coordinating with Saudi authorities to obtain updates on the condition of the injured Indians. Embassy officials had also contacted hospital authorities to check on their well-being.

The Embassy said it would share further information as it became available.

Riyadh Airport Faces Another Attack Amid Houthi Warning

Riyadh airport reportedly came under another attack on Sunday afternoon, leaving people injured, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority. Officials were assessing the damage and examining the safety of airport facilities. The airport was closed following the attacks.

Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels renewed their warning to airlines, airport employees and travellers against using Saudi airports, accusing the kingdom of carrying out failed interceptions.

Missile Strike Hits King Khalid International Airport

India strongly condemned the missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as “completely unacceptable”.

The missile struck the airport complex housing Terminals 3 and 4, which primarily handle domestic flights. Saudi authorities said those killed in the attack included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshi nationals and citizens of Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Sudan.

A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen for the strike.

In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned repeated attacks on the airport over the preceding days, including the October 10 incident, which caused deaths, injuries and property damage.

“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the MEA said.