Two killed in Dammam airport attack, including Indian national

An Indian national was among two individuals killed during an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. According to reports from the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities, the incident occurred on a Wednesday evening and resulted in fatalities as well as multiple injuries among various nationals.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia stated that the fatalities included one Indian resident and one Saudi citizen. Additionally, multiple people sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical and were admitted to several hospitals for medical care. Airport operations later resumed and air traffic returned to normal following safety assessments.

In response to the incident, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia coordinated with affected families and visited hospitalized Indian nationals to provide necessary assistance. The Embassy also issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in the country to take precautions during aerial attacks, move to safe indoor locations, and avoid sharing media related to ongoing events.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific perpetrators or the nature of the weapon or method used in the aerial attack.