Indian injured in attack on Saudi airport dies, total West Asia toll now 24
The death toll from the airport strike rose to 14 as the embassy said it will help return the victim’s remains to India.
- On Wednesday, the Indian Embassy announced that a second Indian national, critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died.
- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation initially reported 12 fatalities and 309 injuries from the strike; the total death toll has now risen to 14.
- According to Khaleej Times, confirmed deaths include 4 Saudi citizens, 2 Bangladeshis, 2 Indians, 1 American, 1 Egyptian, 1 Jordanian, 1 Syrian, 1 Palestinian, and 1 Sudanese.
- The Indian Embassy posted on X that it remains by the family's side, stating, "We will extend all possible assistance to bring his mortal remains home to India or funeral in Riyadh as per the wishes of the family."
- Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the October 10 attack, although the group did not officially claim responsibility for the strike.
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Another Indian, injured in Saudi airport attack, dies
A second Indian national, critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced. The embassy is providing full assistance to the family. This brings the total death toll from the attack to 14, with Saudi Arabia blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Second Indian dies of injuries from Riyadh airport attack in Saudi Arabia
The other Indian killed in the attack was identified as Kamlesh Pandey, 36. He had been working as an airport pushback operator at the Dammam airport for the past five years and hailed from Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur.
Riyadh Airport Attack: Second Indian National Dies, Death Toll Rises To 14
<p>Dubai, Nov 4 (PTI) A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday.</p> <p>"With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the 10 October attack on Riyadh airport, has passed away in ICU," the embassy said in a post on X.</p> <p>"We have been by his family's side through…
Riyadh airport attack: Another Indian dies after weeks in ICU
Another Indian national who was critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died in an intensive care unit (ICU), the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday, November 4. In a post on X, the embassy expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and friends, saying it … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wha…
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