Indian National Mohammed Yusuf Ali Dies After Riyadh Airport Attack; Jaishankar Offers Condolences

The deceased, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, was from Hyderabad. His two sons and an aunt were also injured in the attack, according to the information provided.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said the injured national had succumbed to his injuries and conveyed condolences to his family. It added that officials were in contact with the family and would assist in the early repatriation of his mortal remains to India.

Jaishankar also expressed sorrow over the death and said the Embassy would extend all possible support to the family.

“Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance,” the External Affairs Minister posted on X.

Earlier on Sunday, the Embassy had said that 11 Indian nationals were among those injured in the attack. It added that Indian officials were coordinating with local authorities and hospital authorities to check on the injured and provide assistance.

According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport on Saturday afternoon killed 12 people and injured 309 others. The incident occurred amid an escalation of strikes involving Yemen’s Houthi group and Saudi Arabia.

India strongly condemned the attack, describing repeated strikes on the airport as unacceptable and calling for an immediate end to hostilities.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the ministry said.

India also expressed solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia in defence of the kingdom’s sovereignty and voiced hope for an early return of peace and normalcy to the region.