Hyderabad Tech Professional Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack Had Invited Family for Umrah
A Hyderabad tech worker was killed in a missile attack at Riyadh Airport while awaiting a flight for Umrah with his family.
Hyderabad, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded at Riyadh Airport when Indian tech professional Mohammad Yusuf Ali was killed in a missile attack. The 46-year-old, who had been working in Riyadh for the past decade, had recently called his family to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, a pilgrimage to the holy city of Medina.
On Sunday, Yusuf, along with his wife, three children, and an aunt, was waiting for their flight to Medina when a missile fired by Houthi forces struck the airport. Debris from the explosion fell on Yusuf and his family, severely injuring him. He was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Indian embassy in Riyadh confirmed his death on Sunday night.
Yusuf’s two sons, Aman (18) and Wasi (16), were also injured in the attack. Aman underwent knee surgery, while Wasi lost three toes. Both are students in Hyderabad. Yusuf’s wife, Samira, and their 11-year-old daughter, Mariam, sustained minor injuries.
Following the news of Yusuf’s death, relatives and friends gathered at his home in Mehdipatnam. A family member indicated that Yusuf’s funeral is likely to take place in Riyadh.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to provide all possible assistance to the family. Owaisi mentioned that he is in contact with Yusuf’s brother-in-law in Riyadh. Another individual from Telangana was also reported injured in the attack, which resulted in 13 fatalities and around 300 injuries, including 11 Indians.
Sheikh Said (42) from Kamareddy, who worked at a café in the airport, was injured by falling debris. He is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at King Fahd Military Hospital.
In a statement on social media, the Indian embassy reported that five of the injured are still receiving treatment, while others have been discharged. The embassy officials have visited all hospitals where injured Indian citizens are being treated. They expressed gratitude to Saudi authorities for their medical assistance and assured families that the embassy would provide all possible support.
