11 Indians Among 300 Injured in Riyadh Airport Attack that Killed 12
The embassy said 11 Indians were injured and one later died, as Saudi authorities temporarily suspended airport operations.
- On Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed an Indian national died following Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, raising the death toll to 13 with more than 300 injured.
- Iran-Backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike, which killed nationals from Bangladesh, Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Sudan, and four Saudi citizens.
- Less than 24 hours after the initial strike, a separate projectile struck a passenger terminal at the airport, prompting the Houthis to warn airlines to avoid Saudi airspace as a "theatre of operations."
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed condolences for the loss of life, while the Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attacks, stating "The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately."
- The Embassy is coordinating with local authorities to support the early repatriation of the victim's remains, while India reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom, emphasizing support for its sovereignty amid regional instability.
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11 Indians among 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack that killed 12
New Delhi, Oct 11: At least 11 Indians were injured in the deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy said it had been following up on Saturday's attack, in which 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured. "It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. Emba…
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LatestlyRiyadh airport attack: Three Indian nationals in ICU but stable, says Embassy
One Indian national has died due to the recent attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Three other Indian nationals remain in stable condition in intensive care after being injured in the incident. The Indian Embassy has assured support for the affected families and thanked Saudi authorities for their medical assistance. Yemen's Houthi forces have claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting Saudi airports this week.
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