Riyadh Airport Attack: Indian Among the Dead, 10 More Injured as EAM Assures Full Support

Indian National Succumbs to Injuries After Riyadh Airport Attack; Jaishankar Assures Family of Support

An Indian national injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadh airport has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Sunday. The deceased was among 11 Indian nationals injured in the incident, which left more than 300 people wounded.

The Embassy expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and pledged to provide all necessary assistance to ensure the early repatriation of his mortal remains.

Jaishankar Expresses Grief, Promises Assistance

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death of the Indian national and said it was in contact with his family.

“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 stated.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed sorrow over the loss of life and assured the family of assistance from the Indian mission.

“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,” he wrote on X.

The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier said that the Indian Embassy was monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to help those affected.

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

Owaisi Seeks Immediate Intervention for Victim’s Family

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said he had received information that the deceased Indian national was Mohammad Yousuf Ali. He claimed that Ali’s wife and two children had also sustained injuries in the attack.

Owaisi said he had spoken to the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. He also appealed to Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to intervene urgently and ensure that the family received the required assistance.

With the death of the Indian national, the reported death toll from the attack has risen to 13.

11 Indians Among More Than 300 Injured

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

The mission said it was coordinating with Saudi authorities to obtain information about the injured Indians. Embassy officials had also contacted hospitals to check on their condition and promised to provide further updates.

Riyadh Airport Hit Again as Houthis Renew Warning

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

Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels renewed their warning to airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Saudi airports, blaming the kingdom for failed interception efforts.

India Strongly Condemns Missile Strike

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

The missile struck the airport complex housing Terminals 3 and 4, which handle domestic flights. Saudi authorities said the victims 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 attack.

In its statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned repeated attacks on the airport in recent days, including the October 10 strike, which resulted in fatalities, injuries and property damage.

“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the MEA said, calling for an immediate halt to such attacks.