Shillong: Indian embassy officials are visiting hospitals across Saudi Arabia to check on citizens hurt during the October 10 strike on King Khalid International Airport. The attack killed 12 people and left 309 others injured as Houthi rebels and Saudi forces continued to trade fire. Violence hit the capital in the afternoon.
One Indian man died from his injuries. He was identified as Mohammed Yusuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad. His two sons and an aunt also suffered injuries in the blast. Three other Indian nationals remain in intensive care units in stable condition, while two are recovering in general wards. The remaining injured have already been discharged.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offered his condolences to the grieving family and promised aid. The embassy is working to bring the victim's body home. Officials praised the Saudi government for their medical response.
In a statement posted on X, the Indian mission confirmed the status of those affected: "As mentioned earlier, 1 Indian national unfortunately passed away today, 3 are in ICU but stable, 2 more are admitted in normal wards while others have been discharged."
India condemned the violence on Sunday. Officials called attacks on civilian infrastructure unacceptable and demanded an immediate end to the fighting.
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