The recent attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh claimed the life of an Indian citizen named Mohammed Yusuf Ali and transferred three other compatriots to the hospital. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced this news, describing the condition of the three individuals as stable and assuring the affected families that all necessary facilities will be provided for assistance.
Condition of the Injured and Reactions
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that following the attack, two of the injured were transferred to regular hospital wards, and the others have been discharged. The statement read: "Our embassy has visited all hospitals where Indian victims are hospitalized. Unfortunately, one Indian citizen lost his life today, three are in ICU, two have been admitted to regular wards, and others have been discharged."
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Appreciation for Saudi Officials
The Indian Embassy thanked Saudi officials for providing medical services to the injured and stated that it will make every effort to support the affected families. The statement also mentioned: "We thank Saudi officials for the medical services provided to Indian citizens and assure families that the embassy will provide all necessary facilities to assist them."
Mohammed Yusuf Ali, an Indian citizen traveling to Medina for Umrah, lost his life in this incident. His wife and children were also injured in the attack. In this context, the president of AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi, expressed deep condolences and confirmed the news of Ali's death.
Embassy Recommendations for Indian Citizens
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has also advised Indian citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and cautious under the current circumstances. In this advisory, they have been asked to stay home if necessary and to follow local authorities' instructions through official channels. They have also been urged to refrain from sharing or reposting any videos or news related to these events.
The operations of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, as well as services provided by VFS, continue as usual. The embassy has also stated that further updates and recommendations will be provided as necessary.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed deep sorrow over the death of this Indian citizen, stating that the embassy will provide all necessary support to the bereaved family. In a post on social media, he said: "The loss of an Indian citizen in the Riyadh attack is very distressing. I sincerely extend my condolences to his family. The embassy will do everything possible to assist them."
This incident occurred following another attack on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, marking the second attack within 24 hours. In the attack two days ago, 12 people lost their lives, and over 300 were injured. The victims of this attack included four Saudi citizens and eight foreign residents.
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