Hyderabad Man Dies in Riyadh Airport Attack; Indian Embassy Offers Support
A Hyderabad resident lost his life in a Riyadh airport attack, while the Indian Embassy assures support for the affected family.
Hyderabad, October 11 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where a man from Hyderabad, Mohammad Yusuf Ali, lost his life following an attack. Three of his family members were injured in the incident. Yusuf Ali sustained injuries and later succumbed to them while receiving treatment in a Riyadh hospital.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed Yusuf Ali’s death on social media. He shared that one of Yusuf Ali’s sons is undergoing knee surgery, while another son had to have three toes amputated. Fortunately, Yusuf Ali’s wife and daughter are safe, although his aunt suffered a head injury, which is no longer life-threatening.
Owaisi mentioned that he is in contact with Yusuf Ali’s brother-in-law in Riyadh. He noted that the Deputy Chief of the Indian Embassy assured the family of all possible assistance. Owaisi also appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for support for the bereaved family.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed the death of an Indian citizen and expressed condolences to the grieving family. They stated that they are in touch with the family and will provide all necessary assistance to repatriate the deceased’s body to India.
Minister Jaishankar expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating that he is deeply saddened by the loss of an Indian citizen in the Riyadh attack and assured that the Indian Embassy will extend all possible help to the family.
Reports indicate that the attack resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals and left over 300 injured, including 11 Indian citizens. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with local authorities and hospital officials to monitor the condition of the injured Indians.
Initial reports suggest that among those killed were four Saudi nationals, two from Bangladesh, and one each from Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan. Saudi authorities have blamed the Houthi rebels for the attack.
In response, India condemned the recent spate of attacks at Riyadh airport. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable and must cease immediately.
The Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for a swift recovery for the injured. India reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in efforts to uphold its sovereignty and expressed hope for a quick restoration of peace in the region.
The Indian Embassy has issued an advisory for Indian citizens residing in Saudi Arabia, urging them to remain vigilant, stay indoors if necessary, and follow local authorities’ instructions.
