Indian national dies in Riyadh airport attack

An Indian national, Mohammed Yousuf Ali, has died following an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Ali, a 46-year-old IT engineer from Hyderabad who had lived in Riyadh for approximately 10 years, was traveling with his family for Umrah when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that missile debris struck Ali and his family while they were waiting in an airport lounge.

Ali’s family members sustained various injuries. His two sons, aged 18 and 16, were injured; one underwent knee surgery while the other lost three toes. His wife and 11-year-old daughter also sustained injuries. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has been providing assistance to the bereaved family, including managing funeral formalities in Riyadh.

Embassy officials have visited hospitals to monitor other injured Indian nationals. As of the latest updates, several individuals remain in intensive care, while others have been discharged. The Indian government has condemned the attack, describing strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure as “unacceptable.”