‘Deeply grieved’: Jaishankar assures all assistance to family of Indian killed in Riyadh attack

An Indian national from Hyderabad was killed and several of his family members were injured during a missile and projectile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The initial strike occurred on a Saturday, targeting the airport complex and resulting in multiple fatalities and hundreds of injuries across various nationalities. The Indian victim succumbed to his injuries the following day, while other family members received medical treatment for various wounds, including knee surgery and head injuries.

Following the attack, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh dispatched officials to hospitals treating the injured nationals and coordinated with local authorities to provide medical care. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed deep grief over the loss of life and assured the bereaved family of all possible assistance, including support for the early repatriation of the mortal remains. The embassy also established helplines and messaging contacts for families seeking information.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the repeated attacks on civilian targets and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Saudi authorities attributed the attacks to Yemen's Houthi rebels amidst escalating regional hostilities. In response to the security situation, airlines such as Akasa Air suspended flights to and from Riyadh, and the Indian mission issued advisories urging citizens to remain vigilant.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the exact final total of casualties from all combined strikes beyond general figures.